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I have suffered for years, but have refused treatments. I don’t know if I really refused any treatment, I just tried to control it myself. My childhood was horrible and I was abused and then I was in a nearly fatal auto accident that broke my spine. I just recently started seeing a therapist and she told me that she would HAVE to put me on medication to control my panic episodes and my loss of sleep. I have been on Risperdal, Zoloft, and Zyprexa in the past and nothing worked. My panic attacks are so bad that I’ve even called 911 thinking I was having a heart attack or stroke… and I’m too young for that (hopefully)…
If those medications don’t work, what do they give you? Is there anything that can actually help calm you down and make you feel like you are NOT dying? I have tried herbal remedies, hot baths, exercise, drowning myself in lavender oils, etc… and she says that self medicating is not really good for me…
I’m just worried she’s going to give me something I will be hooked on forever. The only thing that helps me sleep sometimes is drinking wine, and I get HORRIBLE hangovers and it just makes me feel worse and keep having more panic attacks…
Sorry this is so long.
I also suffer from PTSD, anxiety/panic attacks, ADHD, mild OCD, depression, and have flashbacks on occasion (never knew thats what was happening until I explained the feelings I had and how I was affected after it happened & she told me I was having a flashback, even if I did not think about the incident that was the cause, it is still a flashback). I now realize that the cause of all of these problems go back to April 2003 when I was with a guy friend (he was designated driver & thought he was trustworthy) and he put what I now know was GHB (a date rape drug) in my drinks and when he took me into my apartment I was put on the sofa and was fully aware of everything that was going on but unable to speak or move, which is an awful feeling so I just kept thinking to myself "you know what is going to happen and you can’t prevent it so you are going to have to let it happen" which again is an awful thing to have to think, especially since before we went out he had asked me to have sex with him and I was sober and said NO! Sorry I did not intend to tell my life story but in order to understand I felt I needed to explain a little of why I suffer with these disorders.
Well now on to the medications: I have been on Prozac, Wellbutrin (made me feel like I was dying of heart attack), Zoloft, and none worked so I brought up to my therapist the fact I had researched some meds and was interested in trying Lexapro, but my insurance doesn’t cover it so I was given Celexa 40mg (cheaper version of lexapro) and have had WONDERFUL results, I really have not had a bad day since I started it and little things don’t bother me like they had before. I also was given Klonopin for the anxiety/panic/flashbacks but had terrible side effects, couldn’t eat and lost almost 15lbs ( was down to 90lbs I now am 105 & still trying to gain it , unable to wake up and overslept for work ALOT, I also was either yelling at you or crying uncontrolable because you looked at me, I now have stopped taking it and seem to be ok haven’t had any symptoms of disorders since stopped medication. I now am in the process of medication for ADHD/OCD and have tried Concerta (made it worse), Vyvanse (way to speedy), Ritalin (doesn’t last long so have to take more), and will be trying Adderall as soon as I see the Dr on 5/6.
I also want to include so info I came across: If you suffer from PTSD you are alot more likely to have medication side effects, and some of them may not be listed side effects, as with the Klonopin my therapist told me she has NEVER seen anyone have those reactions, most people just nod out and/or pass out. So I would ask your doctor to let you try several before you settle on one so that you know you have a right fit for your disorders or do a little research before you ask for medication so you know what is available. Also having a GOOD therapist is a main key to getting beyond this and take back control of your life! Hope some or all of this was helpful and good luck with your medication and treatment, I also want to apologize for rambling on.
I was the same and i got given citalopram and that seemed to really help me. Ciprelex is a good med to take, but that along side talk therapy will really help
go to your GP and see what the suggest.
Good luck and if you ever wank to talk.. im here
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Different medicines work for different people, the same applies to doctors. Every doctor has their own medicine choices that they have seen work for people. Keep searching for the right medicine, If you run out of options with one doctor switch to another doctor to get new ideas.
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I also suffer from PTSD, anxiety/panic attacks, ADHD, mild OCD, depression, and have flashbacks on occasion (never knew thats what was happening until I explained the feelings I had and how I was affected after it happened & she told me I was having a flashback, even if I did not think about the incident that was the cause, it is still a flashback). I now realize that the cause of all of these problems go back to April 2003 when I was with a guy friend (he was designated driver & thought he was trustworthy) and he put what I now know was GHB (a date rape drug) in my drinks and when he took me into my apartment I was put on the sofa and was fully aware of everything that was going on but unable to speak or move, which is an awful feeling so I just kept thinking to myself "you know what is going to happen and you can’t prevent it so you are going to have to let it happen" which again is an awful thing to have to think, especially since before we went out he had asked me to have sex with him and I was sober and said NO! Sorry I did not intend to tell my life story but in order to understand I felt I needed to explain a little of why I suffer with these disorders.
Well now on to the medications: I have been on Prozac, Wellbutrin (made me feel like I was dying of heart attack), Zoloft, and none worked so I brought up to my therapist the fact I had researched some meds and was interested in trying Lexapro, but my insurance doesn’t cover it so I was given Celexa 40mg (cheaper version of lexapro) and have had WONDERFUL results, I really have not had a bad day since I started it and little things don’t bother me like they had before. I also was given Klonopin for the anxiety/panic/flashbacks but had terrible side effects, couldn’t eat and lost almost 15lbs ( was down to 90lbs I now am 105 & still trying to gain it , unable to wake up and overslept for work ALOT, I also was either yelling at you or crying uncontrolable because you looked at me, I now have stopped taking it and seem to be ok haven’t had any symptoms of disorders since stopped medication. I now am in the process of medication for ADHD/OCD and have tried Concerta (made it worse), Vyvanse (way to speedy), Ritalin (doesn’t last long so have to take more), and will be trying Adderall as soon as I see the Dr on 5/6.
I also want to include so info I came across: If you suffer from PTSD you are alot more likely to have medication side effects, and some of them may not be listed side effects, as with the Klonopin my therapist told me she has NEVER seen anyone have those reactions, most people just nod out and/or pass out. So I would ask your doctor to let you try several before you settle on one so that you know you have a right fit for your disorders or do a little research before you ask for medication so you know what is available. Also having a GOOD therapist is a main key to getting beyond this and take back control of your life! Hope some or all of this was helpful and good luck with your medication and treatment, I also want to apologize for rambling on.
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Panic disorder are sudden feelings of terror that strike without warning. These episodes can occur at any time, even during sleep. Most people with panic disorder experience several of the following symptoms:
"Racing" heart
Feeling weak, faint, or dizzy
Tingling or numbness in the hands and fingers
Sense of terror, of impending doom or death
Feeling sweaty or having chills
Chest pains
Breathing difficulties
Feeling a loss of control
Seem like you have panic disorder and anxiety but in order to make sure you need to see your doctor to help you feel better also. Panic disorder also is one of the symptom not easy to get rid of. I had panic disorder over 5 years. My doctor gave me many different medicine and even he gave me Xanax still did not help.
Finally I have found one method that work on me and helped me get rid of panic disorder forever. I also have read some good stories about the people who success when used the same method here:
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You can chek to know more about your symptom and the method to help you feel better. Your mood also come from this symtom so you need to know mre abut your symptom and findhe right method to help you feel better.
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http://budurl.com/kfgt