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From: misty on 4 Nov 2005 00:15
Two years ago, I was 'diagnosed' with Panic Disorder. It was so bad
that I could not go into crowds without having an attack. I could be
sitting on the couch watching TV and have an attack. Or reading a book.
Or playing on the computer. Nothing that should warrant an attack. And
I have had small attacks - these attacks were painful and lasted
approximately 30 minutes or longer. Although my husband is very
understanding, there is no way that he can truly understand what I am
going through. I was put on Paxil 20 mg by my doctor. I ended up
staying on Paxil for a year because mainly I was terrified to get off
of it for fear that my attacks would come back in full force. Then I
quit cold turkey. No side effects. No panic attacks. I thought, "YES!
The nightmare is OVER!" Six months later I found out I was pregnant.
Throughout the pregnancy I had no panic attacks. Two months after
having my child the attacks started back FULL FORCE... One night they
were so bad that I was having one right after the other and I feared
that I was going to die. It was a nightmare. I called my doctor the
very next day and he again prescribed Paxil for me, but this time he
prescribed Paxil CR 12.5 mg. For three weeks it worked like a charm. I
only had one panic attack during the three week period. Then I had a
really bad one, then another. I called my doctor back and I am up to 25
mg. (Just started this today). Is it that Paxil CR isn't working for
me? I am tired of panic attacks. I am tired of wondering if they will
happen while I am at work, or while I am on the road. That is enough to
bring on anxiety alone.
Does anyone have a similar story? I am looking for a shoulder.
Thanks in advance,
Misty

From: bradc78 on 4 Nov 2005 04:50
Hi there. Its fair to say that everyone here has a story similar to
yours. I've not been on medication but have been having anxiety/panic
attacks for the last 9 years.

I empathise with the way you have been feeling. Sometimes it feels as
if my head is going to explode. Or I have this looming feeling of all
this anxiety coming to a conclusion, like I'm going to go nuts or
something. But, it never happens. It subsides, maybe for days, maybe
weeks, then seems to come back again with no specific catalyst. I have
terrible thoughts about what I might do. I know deep down this is a
thought process I have put myself in, looking for the most destructive
thought possible just to put the willies up me. I find myself not
worrying about the horrible thought over and over, more that I had that
thought in the first place.

The hardest part is that its not like a physical condition, where you
can get surgery. It takes a lot of time and ups and downs. Stick with
it, see a good therapist and do a lot of reading, relaxation techniques
and excersize can be a big help as well. Its important you keep
yourself active, my hardest times are when my mind is idle or I am
alone. Dont worry, youre not going to be crazy. I wish you all the best
and hope you can find a way to put your mind at ease.

Regards

Brad

From: misty on 4 Nov 2005 11:32
Thank you for the support. Hopefully my situation will improve.

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