Stop Anxiety and Panic Attacks

Currently, I have been so unhappy. I’ve always suffered OCD in a major way (so bad I’ve battled both bulemia and anorexia) and I’m a major control freak, who always has to have a plan, and if it doesn’t work out I go crazy. In fact, my boyfriend- who I was ENGAGED to- called it quits because he thinks I’m not fun to be around, and he says there’s always something distracting me in a negative way.

Just this last Wednesday I accidentally overdosed on aspirin. I had a terrible migrane, and I took the amount I normally do, but nothing worked. I took another one, and nothing happened. I took ANOTHER one, and nothing. Finally, after taking 6 pills (and I am 5′7" and just 110lbs btw) I noticed that the walls were wiggling, and suddenly spinning. I passed out, and woke up later feeling disoriented and scared. I completly regret having done that, it was horrifying.

I know I have my issues, and I’m really trying to change my ways, but I don’t know how to ask for help (which I really need). I work in the medical field, so if I ask someone I work with I’m worried they won’t look at me the same way again. What should I do? Does anyone else know how I feel?

Thanks in advance,
Mary
Oh and thank you so much, all of you, these answers are full of the support I need. Thanks! Blessings!

Hi Mary Isabella.. Yes dear I know exactly how you feel .I’m not there any more because For 14 years I have been on Paxil. Its a wonderful drug if its the right one for you. Have you ever asked your Dr. if you could try this, first tell him what you are feeling and see what he says. Paxil for me is calming, I don’t get out of control in anger anymore,I stop and think more before I talk. I use good judgment in regards to my health and I’m careful not to mess up. You Need to find a Dr, you like and trust.If you do not have insurance there are health facilities that take people without insurance. Just try them, its better than nothing. You will be able to fix this , I know you can. You need to Pray first, you will need to get all the help you can so ask God to help you in this situation and really mean it. You can trust Him, He will help you..just ask!God Bless you love in Christ missleslie

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I’ve seen a psychologist about anxiety and panic. He put me on xanax and lexapro, both make me feel like a zombie. Any way I went in for a job interview yesterday and started to feel very anxious and panicky, more than normal. I left the business as fast as I could without being interviewed. I felt much better when I was out but I feel like this is starting to control my life. Any advice or suggestions on how to fight this?

Exercise helps a lot.

im now going on my 8 day taking it it starting to help when i take it i get energy then after a few hours i dont i take one once also at night time im hoping this weird feeling goes away after a while. i have a doc app in a week just want to see how other people feel when taking this. im taking 75mg twice a day

I take generic Wellbutrin SR (150 mg) in the morning, and Lexapro (10 mg) with dinner, for depression and anxiety. I’ve been taking that for over two years, and it’s working very well for me.

The Wellbutrin SR seems to help me to be more alert and active – and wanting to do things – while the Lexapro makes me more mellow, and it helps me sleep better, too. They are relatively low doses of each medication, which keeps side effects at a minimum. I really can’t tell I’m taking any medication at all.

There are a lot of people that take Wellbutrin with their SSRI’s, it helps to counteract some of the possible side effects – such as drowsiness, weight gain, and the sexual side effects. It really does make a difference!!

Last month some time, I randomly got sick to my stomach just from seeing cereal. Then the past two weeks or so this has been happening more frequently, even with foods I like, along with nearly constant nausea, and occasionally a headache. What could this be from?
I have been slightly stressed out..and seemingly getting into arguments with everyone, I also have social anxiety disorder, if that could be a factor…but I’m not sure why this would randomly happen and build up like this.

These are the symptoms of pregnancy. But idk how old you are. I have social anxiety and I don’t have these.. But hormones cause arguments(mood swings) and nausea. Depending on if you’ve ever ‘done it’ take a test.

I’ve done some e-searching but i’m skeptical to try a few different ones as i’m a broke college student. I cannot afford health insurance and I do not qualify for any government programs so this is my last hope. Has anybody tried buying herbal supplements, and if so, did any of them have any sort of significance?

Ask yourself: "Why do I feel depressed, and when did I first start to feel this way: can I associate this with any recent change in my life?" (if so, it is probably reactive [situational] depression: counselling, such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy may be indicated, but most of life’s adverse situations are resolved within 16 weeks, yet the medical criteria for depression, and the prescription of antidepressants is only 2 weeks!). Or, was it a more gradual thing, with no apparent cause? (a nutritional deficiency, hypothyroidism, environmental toxicity, or reactions to some medications, etc., becomes more likely as the cause). Antidepressants work quicker than the following; 2 – 6 weeks, but you may have to adjust dosage, or types. St. John’s wort helps most people; tolerance doesn’t develop, and the few side effects don’t occur often, and even then are normally not severe (neither should be relied on as a sole treatment).

It doesn’t cause sleeping problems, or weight change, but usually takes at least 2, and generally 4 – 6 weeks to become effective, but can work quicker than antidepressants, sometimes. A recent, independent German double blind study showed it to be as effective as a commonly prescribed antidepressant, in cases of major depression, with far fewer side effects, and those were generally better tolerated, with a lower rate of discontinuation. Unlike antidepressants, where sexual dysfunction is a common side effect, it happens much more rarely with St. John’s wort (I have noticed no effect in this area). A multidimensional approach to treating depression without medication follows. All except for no. (7.) are safe to use with medication, but not St. John’s wort, because of interactions, and it’s sensible to check out anything else first with your doctor.

(1.) Take 4 Omega 3 fish oil supplements, daily: (certified free of mercury) it is best if consumed with an antioxidant, such as an orange, or grapefruit, or their FRESHLY SQUEEZED juice. If vitamin E is added, it should be certified as being 100% from natural sources, or it may be synthetic: avoid it. In the winter months, if not getting sufficient daily exposure to strong light, see http://www.mercola.com/ SEARCHBAR: enter: "vitamin D3", & Go to a doctor and ask for a 25(OH)D, also called 25-hydroxyvitamin D, blood test. When you get the results, don’t follow the typical “normal” reference range, as these are too low. The OPTIMAL value that you’re looking for is 45-52 ng/ml (115-128 nmol/l)". The company which tests your levels has to be one of those using the correct form of test, and this topic is addressed via the searchbar at mercola.com – "vitamin D3; testing". Also take a vitamin B complex which is certified as being 100% of natural origin; a deficiency in vitamin B9 (folic acid, or folate) is known to cause depression. Around 30% – 40% of depressed people have low vitamin B12 levels. Depressed females using the contraceptive pill may benefit from vitamin B6 supplements.

(2.) Work up slowly to at least 20 minutes minutes of exercise, daily, or 30 – 60 mns, 5 times weekly. Too much exercise can cause stress, which isn’t wanted when dealing with depression. (3.) Occupational therapy (keeping busy allows little time for unproductive introspection, and keeps mental activity out of less desirable areas of the brain). (4.) Use daily, a relaxation method* and/or yoga*, and/or Tai Chi*.(5.) Initially, at least, some form of psychotherapy or counselling; later, perhaps either Cognitive Behavio(u)ral Therapy, or Rational Emotive Behavio(u)ral Therapy for, say, 6 months. (6.) Maintain a mood chart, and daily activities schedule**. (7.) As options, if desired, either a known, effective herbal remedy, such as St. John’s wort, (get a German variety, if possible; local ones may vary in effectiveness. Perika, and Kira brands have been recommended as being effective. Take with a meal) or supplements, such as SAMe, or Inositol (from vitamin and health food stores, some supermarkets, or mail order: view section 55).

I have anxiety attacks and sometimes have to go to the hospital for stroke like symptoms.. numbness, tunnel vision, black outs, cold/hot sweat, weakness etc. I finally figured out that it was my anxiety. but the last time it happened I was on bipolar meds and my hubby rushed me to the er because he said my lips were blue. it’s pretty scary. can I die from this if I didn’t have meds for it?

I don’t think it can actually kill you, but it can definitely cause you to pass out. Some of the symptoms you described (tingling, numbness, weakness) are caused by hyperventilation. Your nervous system gets overloaded with stress and you start breathing too fast and you don’t get enough oxygen. (Or maybe it’s too much oxygen, I’m not sure)…but in any case, it throws off the oxygen and C02 balance in your body and so you start feeling dizzy and all kinds of other symptoms. But you also get a sudden adrenaline rush and that causes a "Fight or Flight" response…you feel absolutely terrified. Your brain perceives a threat that actually isn’t there, and it kicks your body into overdrive to try to get ready for a threat. It’s like a false alarm and it doesn’t turn off.

A panic attack is absolutely terrifying. I’ve had problems with depression off and on since I was a kid. I went through a severe depression several years ago, and I’ve been having problems again. But this time, I also have a panic disorder. I had this really weird feeling of "dread" or "doom" like something bad was about to happen. Then I started having panic attacks almost every day. It’s horrible…you feel like you’re going crazy, and you feel like you’re becoming "disconnected" from the world. You feel disoriented. Sometimes you feel like you’re dying.

I don’t think it can actually kill you, but it’s disabling because your are so overcome with fear and you feel like you’re going crazy.

The big problem with a panic disorder if you don’t get it treated is that it can get worse and progress into other psychological problems. It can lead to agoraphobia, where you might be afraid to even leave the house. Thank God I never got to that point…but I can see how people can wind up that way.

If you are seeing a psychiatrist right now, you need to tell them what’s going on. A panic disorder can be an entirely different thing from whatever problems you have with bipolar depression. An anti-anxiety medication might help. I went back to counseling and I’m taking Xanax right now, and that has definitely helped. I don’t get that weird feeling of "doom" anymore and it’s been a while since I’ve had a full blown panic attack.

I don’t think a panic attack in itself can kill you…but all that stress definitely can’t be good for you long term.

By the way, I’m not saying that medication is the answer for everything, or that you’ll have to take pills for the rest of your life. I’m just saying that right now, you need to get this under control so you don’t feel miserable and you can get your life back on track.

I’m being treated for depression and anxiety disorders. So i guess its normal to be feeling hopeless. But still I’m so anxious and frightened. I’ll be out of university soon and it’s tearing me apart. I can’t face the world. I’m feeling so depressed and hopeless. I dont know what to do with myself. I don’t even want to think of the future. I feel trapped.

When you finally face the world, it won’t seem so hopeless. If you continue to stay out of society, it will just get worse. Continue counseling, and move forward.