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I have anxiety/depression/panic attacks.. i need some suggestions....? |
ive been going through this for 5 years.. i have had physical tests done and they tell me nothing is wrong.. i am so sick of it and i am now getting put on prozac which i hear makes problems worse..i need advice. Prozac has done wonders for so many people that its hard to think it wont help you for the time being...the first step you did in the right direction is to get on a medication its true it might not help u but give it a chance..you can always change the med you r on.your prescription is not written on stone ..you can always experiment with other anti depressants too..and if your problem is anxiety you can always go for the meds that deal with anxiety..like xanax..monitor your feelings see how you feel when you r on it and when you are off it...clonex is a good drug it calms the nerves and wont promote weight gain..the main thing is to feel with the help of a med "good , happy you dont always have to feel depressed or anxious the meds are out there to help you and not otherwise...most drugs take effect immediately...try to work with a couple of doctors so you can feel like you r getting a second opinion and then compare results..try to get a restful sleep even if it means prescribing for a sleeping pill...if you feel anxious in the morning try an anti anxiety pill ..perhaps youll need more than one med to help you...experiment ...and be patient Try changing your diet, and exercising on a regular basis. http://www.moodcure.com/ You can also have your primary prescribe a medication to slow down your heartbeat. This may help a great deal as rapid heartbeat seems to exacerbate the attack. I have all these thing too but manage to lead a worthwhile and interesting life. Try the Prozac, it might make you feel better. Spend time with the people you love. Read some self help books. Try cognitive therapy with a counsellor. Get plenty of sleep. Get a cat (that does it for me). Take gentle exercise, especially walking. When you panic, breath deeply, it will calm you. More than anything, don't fight the feelings, just let them come with acceptance and they will stop seeming so terrifying. Finally, good luck. I'm not a big believer in medicine, unless it is a life-saving incident. What happened 5 years ago that made you have attacks? Join a group where you can interact with people and doing physical activity at the same time. Like a martial arts class, a dance class, a soccer team, etc. Or just finding a hobby that you really like will calm your nerves. Take care. Get to a psychiatrist they are better able to deal with those things than a primary care doctor. If you are already going to one tell them the concerns or problems you are having. Communication is the key. |
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