Ok guys n gals, try this one … cos my doctor has been baffled for 12 months now and I’m getting absolutely nowhere. I am having problems breathing … not phlegmy or rattly or anything else, just as if every breath is a major effort to inhale, like somebody is sitting on me. I also get terrible, unbearable internal pressure around the upper left side of my abdomen, as if my heart is about to burst. Ended up in emergency room twice, no clear issues, no palps or any other effects, Im 38 male, truck driver in good health, 20 year history of chronic anxiety and panic attacks. I asked my doctor if anxiety could cause such chronic pain and discomfort, he seemed kinda baffled. Had gastro camera down throat, blood tests and chest xrays, all clear … currently being treated for reflux with omprazole and anxiety with beta blockers and anti depressants, but I dont think its that … HELP PLEASE !!!

I have had anxiety and panic attacks for 8 years now. I have been having night sweats for sometime now and it is getting to be more often. I have flushing in my face alot and ringing in my ears. Has anyone else ever had this problem?
I’m 42 years old.

Ive had anxiety and panic attacks ever since i was little. Im finally being treated for my panic attacks with "clorazepate" 3.75 mg. (half at bedtime). i movedup to one full one but was making me have crazy dreams and wake up in the middle of the night not remembering what i was doing the next morning.
today i had a mini panic attack for about 30-40 seconds. i was stressing about a math test now and doing homework and i feel a fluttering in my chest. this happened several times. heart palpatations? i also felt like a twitching in my left leg. i dont think this is a side effect of the meds. could this just be stress? or should i get it checked out? i had a friend who recently died of a heart condition a month after having a baby (which stressed her heart) so now i am paranoid. am i over reacting?!?

Does Cymbalta also treats social anxiety and panic attacks like effexor?
are they Similar?

I recently read an article by some self help guru who wrote a book on how to treat social anxiety and panic attacks as he himself was a victim and developed his own unique methods.But he later found that he was again haunted by social anxiety.It was only when he put his trust in God and having a close relationship with God that he was able to get rid of it.

I am writing a reserch paper for my psychology class. I am having a bit of trouble finding information. I need to find as many sources as I can for this topic. I am on medication myself for depression, anxiety and panic attacks. But my paper cant be about me or my personal experiences. So please help me. And PLEASE cite your sources. I need to know where your information or articles came from. Thank you so much.

I will try to make a really long story short, please bare with me!

I need to tell you a little about myself first, I am a very sweet, complimentary, hopeless romantic guy. I treat the woman in my life like a queen, there’s nothing I wouldn’t do for her to make her happy. I only tell you this because I believe to a certain extent it may have been part of my problem with the woman I speak of but I can’t say for sure.

Well, I meet this woman this past September who is 25 years old, a beautiful young lady with an incredible heart and so much to offer. I found out during the course of our relationship that she suffers from bad anxiety and panic attacks, which honestly before her I wasn’t sure what that meant and I’m still kind of unsure. When we first started dating things were incredible, like nothing I’ve ever experienced before, she told me she never had anyone in her life like me but she wasn’t worried and me being who I am made her very happy. Things started getting a little distant around November, then right before Christmas we broke up. Things kind of just did a 180 out of no where. She did tell me she broke up with her ex-fiance of 6 years this past February, lost her dog and dated a guy who ended up dislocating one of her ribs while being drunk and demonstrating some sort of wrestling technique. Basically she said she had a very dark and dismal 2007.

After the break up, I made a couple of attempts to remove her from my life, however she kept finding ways to bring me back to her. She would always say I can’t be in a relationship with you but I do want you in my life. I wasn’t sure what that actually meant, like I said before I never really had something like this come up, but based on how I felt about her I was willing to try. She kept telling me she loved me and would have really liked a second chance for us, she also said she could see her future with me. We last communicated the day after Valentine’s Day, and about 5 weeks went by, I haven’t heard from her and started getting concerned and started to e-mail her. Now I can’t even get a response back from her that she’s okay, people in my life tell me I should just go by her house but I don’t want to come off as some crazy guy if she’s finally moved on. I just don’t know, I feel bad thinking that she’s just not comfortable talking to me because of everything that happened between us and based on what I read about anxiety and panic attacks on-line it said that if someone suffers a panic attack based on a certain person or situation they will avoid it at all costs.

I know all this is probably confusing, but I know she is going through some tough times, and I guess I really didn’t do a good job at being short! My question is, should I go see her, if I do get the chance to speak with her what should I or shouldn’t I say to her, or should I just let her be? Any advice would be very much appreciated and please feel free to ask questions.

I have been on Lexapro for about a year and a half, and I have gone from 10 mg to 20 mg, for various reasons including not sleeping, depression, anxiety, and panic attacks, and so far I have had no problems, and my doctor is really good about upping my dose if needed. I have had no problems at all, and overall I have been very satisfied with the difference it has made in my life, but now that I have moved to a new city for school, I am living by myself, and I have noticed a few monsters creeping their ugly heads out again. I have been having massive panic attacks without warning or being caused by anything, being really "low" and depressed for no reason, having more thoughts about hurting myself and acting on those thoughts (after about a year of being SIV free). I have also had a few issues concentrating, staying focused and finishing things. I want a few ideas of different drugs I could suggest to my doctor, and I’d like to know what the medicines do and how they effect you (pros and cons, please).

Which of these 3 medications is most effective in treating anxiety and panic attacks?

I’m talking about IMMEDIATE treatment (along with over a period of time).

Vistaril 50mg
Zoloft 50mg or 100mg
Prozac 20mg

(a follow up to my previous question, in case you answered it)

Thank you for your info!!!

I suffer from severe anxiety and panic attacks whenever I have to give presentations or public speaking. I have been receiving information about the one move technique but everything I look at says you have to purchase. I really can’t afford to purchase anything, but I need to get over my anxiety because it is taking over.

I have been having overwhelming anxiety and panic attacks for about a month. This consists of stomach pains and nausia, diarhea, indigestion, heart palpatations, and fatique. Lately it’s become so over powering I’ve become more emotional. I am two days late for my period now too. I took an early pregnancy test a few days ago that was negative, but could this still be a symptom?

Has anyone had symptoms like this in their pregnancies?

Two Weeks ago, I was Prescribed Anti- Depressant med. Celexa.
To treat depression, anxiety and panic attacks.
But I seem to be breaking out with Adult acne now. Which I have not had in YEARS!
And…recently I have been feeling more irritable and moody, than usual, and more anxious…So Im not sure if this is rite for me after all.
Iv heard some positive results but im not seeing them.
Iv heard about Natural Supplement, alternatives that are better to treat these disorders..like Valerian Root, and 5-HTP???
Im thinking I may want to stop my medication and GO OH NATURAL, with natural supplements?

ANSWERS ANYONE?

I would like to get information on what is available to treat irrational anxiety and panic attacks in a teenage son. I do not want anything that is addictive or is needed for the long term. I want to find something, preferably natural, that can be used, short to medium term, to lower levels of anxiety sufficent to allow confidence to grow through experiencing the things that are currently avoided. Hopefully, once the confidence is there the need for the supplement will disappear.

My anxiety attacks started around when I was 7 or 8 and they just seem to keep getting more severe as I get older. I’m 20 now and I’m having the hardest anxiety and panic attacks that I’ve encountered so far. They started to get worse after I found out my boyfriend of 5 years had an affair while I was pregnant. I was not happy with the idea of having an abortion, but he reassured me that this was what we needed for our future and wedding we were planning. Because I felt so iffy about the whole situation my anxiety started increasing, which created conflict in our relationship. It’s something that I couldn’t, no matter how hard I tried, control. I found out the day of our abortion that he was cheating and since then, I’ve had at least one panic attack (sometimes 2) in one day. It’s been a month and I cannot handle it. I break down in tears randomly throughout the day. The panic attacks leave me catching for air and my body isn’t in my control when I’m experiencing an attack. My daily routine and life has been completely altered and there’s not a moment that an irrational thought isn’t running through my mind. It’s making me anti-social and cut off from the world. How can I take care of this? Is there any medication that treats severe anxiety well? I know that there are some anti-depressants that can actually make you more anxious and irritated, so I just wanted to hear some of your advice on this.

-Thanks.

I have social anxiety and have just started having some panic attacks in social situations which is making my anxiety even worse which I’m scared is going to make me panic more. My parents don’t want me to go to a professional counselor or get on any meds. I’m 18, but I’m still living at home with no car of my own so if they won’t take me to get professional help I can’t get any on my own. So I’m wondering what are some things that can help me deal with my anxiety and panic attacks without going to a professional for help?

my spouse has anxiety and panic attacks. she will not go anywhere with me either for fear of panic attacks. i want to spark up our relationship with some fun and being romantic. Does anyone have any ideas on how to do this with her condition?
Thanks for your responses, very much appreciated.

Does anyone know what the most amount of time a person can stay on disability while being treated for anxiety and panic attacks is? I was out on disability for a gallbladder surgery I had. I developed anxiety and panic as a result. My doctor has started me on Lexapro for 6 months. I was suppose to return to work next week, but he extended it for 2 weeks. If I am not ready to return to work how long can I keep asking for an extension?

Please tell me how long you were are out and receiving disability before you returned to work.

Thank you for your answers in advance!!!!
6/13 Saw my Dr. today. Seems he subscribes to the theory that my new release day is 2 weeks in the future, then I have to return to him for him to determine if I can have an extention for another 2 weeks! The system is driving me crazy, why can’t he just give me 3 months at time?!
Thanks Whatever!

My partner suffers from anxiety and panic attacks almost daily which he feels lik ehes having a heart attack and going to die. Does anybody know of natural remedies to help relieve thi he is currnetly taking a magnesium tablet to help but i want to know th most popular that works thanks

I have pretty bad anxiety and panic attacks, even at home. Night time and mornings are absolute terror for me. Is anyone the same or similar?

I was diagnosed with panic disorder a few years ago. I started out on Effexor XR. While it was excellent in keeping the anxiety and panic attacks at bay, the side effects were unbearable. My doctor switched me over to Lexapro, which worked at first, but now does nothing for me. I even started taking 20 mg as opposed to the 10 mg I was prescribed. I have an appointment with my doctor next week and I wanted to get a general idea of the best medications out there.

Does anyone know some alternative treatments that may help someone that suffers from anxiety and panic attacks?

I need help with my mum!! She has been suffering with anxiety and panic attacks for many many years…she cant go out without someone being with her and even then on a bad day she still cant face it!!
I feel that this has led to major depression for her as she now doesn’t see the point in still being here…I’ve done as much as I can and I’m now at a loss.
She is constantly at the doctors for this that and the other and she is on lots of different medication….but doctors dont seem to take her seriously and the medication doesn’t seem to help her. She has also been diagnosed with heamachromotosis which is an Iron overload disorder and she has to have blood taken on a regular basis to lower her iron levels…..could this maybe be having an affect on how she is ??? I dont know?. Also, I recently found out that my grandfather, her father, suffered with depression and was actually admitted to a mental institute for a while..although he always seemed fine to me…could it be genetic??
vera c,,,please could you tell me where to get the things you suggest as I feel anything is worth a try ….and thank you for your advice.
sorry the last note was meant for toy shop cop!! meant to send you both a note and got you confused..lol!!
vera c…thankyou so very much for your advic.. it is all relevent and has been taken on board …thank you

I’m having trouble with anxiety and panic attacks lately. It’s becoming very difficult and I’m getting so sick of them..Any advice for me?

I’m about 16 years old and have been experiencing anxiety and really bad panic attacks for the past 2 years. I am really getting sick and tired of this. What are some treatments to anxiety and panic attacks.

Anxiety and panic attacks? Please Help?
Hello i am about 95% sure i have developed the symptoms to panic attacks, anxiety and stress in the past 2-4 years. At first i just tried to live with it but it has got to bad now.

i went to my GP doctor as advised on the internet, but he seemed not be be taking me seriously as i am 19 years of age. In the end all he recommended was to relax and maybe try yoga. However im sure from the internet that medication is available.

What should i do? i don’t want to pay for private care and medication should be available on the NHS (British national health trust) as along at is prescribed by the doctor