He is under the care of a holistic and traditional vet, but the anxiety attacks occur at night and I need a way to help him calm down at night, so we can get some sleep! He is being treated with anipryl, and cholodin, supplements….and he is burning too many calories with the anxiety attacks. Does anyone have any advice on what else we can try. He is still happy and engaged 80 percent of the time. Its the nocturnal behavior that I need to address, he walks in tight circles until he falls to a sitting position, and we are having a hard time calming him. Please only serious answers….I don’t need any sarcasm. He is a rescue dog that we have loved for 4 years, and we want to make sure we are doing what is best for him.
Dale – yes the symptoms predated anipryl -this is a rescue with a multitude of problems-now way to know how old he was cuz most of his teeth are gone. 1st month – he began to pass blood in his stool – was diagnosed with IBS, then he began idiopathic biting, found he was partially blind, and after an MRI & spinal tap, found out he had toxoplasmosis. Got all that under control, we had a few good years, and then he began to have mobility problems due to spinal stenosis…we sought the holistic vet to try acupuncture, with good results He was also showing no interest in food, and began to lose weight, and we realized we were dealing with CDS. Tried holistic first, but some supplements aggravated the IBS, then put him on anipryl. The restlessness is mostly nocturnal, have him on high calorie diet, but not making progress on weight gain, more engaged and happy – but the OCD circling could damage his already compromised mobility. Any ideas?

I am looking for tips on dealing with my anxiety disorder. I’ve had generalized anxiety disorder since i was 7. I’m now 14 and going into high school next year. I also have panic disorder, phobias, and I am afraid of being trapped into places. I don’t like elevators. I try to be normal. I have a very hard time making friends. I just never feel good about myself. By the way, I am medicated and go to a therapist. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

We have undergone a huge amount of stress this year a long with owning a business, having a baby, losing a job, almost eviction, utilities being shut off, vehicles breaking down, vehicle repo, as well as dealing with anxiety disorter,PTSD, and manic depression. My husband is an awesome guy and only the last 3 years has he started having bad moodswings 2 have turn out violent where I have been left with a black eye and bruises. He had a lot of abuse from his sister beating him as a child and we think that could be the cause. We have no money to get counseling, but he wants to get help now! He is having a hard time dealing with the fact he hit me, and i am concerned for him. He comes from a family that never faught around him a day in his life. He never heard his parents or family argue once. The only problem was his sister. 1 week ago he blacked out, yes we were both drinking, and he thought I got on top of him and started hitting him which I didn’t, and he got very violent and I had to run out of my house. The next morning he did not even remember or know what he did untill someone told him, he just thought I left him for no reason. He said he never wants to drink ever again and hasn’t, wants to get counseling and see if he needs medication as well. I want to stand by him and support him but a little afraid he might do it again but worse. On the otherhand he is ill and needs help and I do not want to turn away from that. He has never showed any violent behavior towards his son what so ever. He is the best Dad in the world,and loves me with all of his heart, he wants to leave me because he is afraid this might happen again even after treatment. Please help, what do I do, should I stick around if he really gets the help he needs, or should I leave him anyway?

He is under the care of a holistic and traditional vet, but the anxiety attacks occur at night and I need a way to help him calm down at night, so we can get some sleep! He is being treated with anipryl, and cholodin, supplements….and he is burning too many calories with the anxiety attacks. Does anyone have any advice on what else we can try. He is still happy and engaged 80 percent of the time. Its the nocturnal behavior that I need to address, he walks in tight circles until he falls to a sitting position, and we are having a hard time calming him. Please only serious answers….I don’t need any sarcasm. He is a rescue dog that we have loved for 4 years, and we want to make sure we are doing what is best for him.

How to treat social anxiety attacks?
My symptoms when in public discussions with people or sitting through a public lecture or conference meeting. I lose concentration and become light headed. I feel very uncomfortable. This feeling usually will last through out the whole meeting and even about 30 min after. I have a hard time eating soon after as well because I have trouble swallowing. Can someone help me out? I have been to the doctor and she prescribed me a anti depression, anxiety medication. I don’t really want to take this because of the side effects. Please help

We have undergone a huge amount of stress this year a long with owning a business, having a baby, losing a job, almost eviction, utilities being shut off, vehicles breaking down, vehicle repo, as well as dealing with anxiety disorter,PTSD, and manic depression. My husband is an awesome guy and only the last 3 years has he started having bad moodswings 2 have turn out violent where I have been left with a black eye and bruises. He had a lot of abuse from his sister beating him as a child and we think that could be the cause. We have no money to get counseling, but he wants to get help now! He is having a hard time dealing with the fact he hit me, and i am concerned for him. He comes from a family that never faught around him a day in his life. He never heard his parents or family argue once. The only problem was his sister. 1 week ago he blacked out, yes we were both drinking, and he thought I got on top of him and started hitting him which I didn’t, and he got very violent and I had to run out of my house. The next morning he did not even remember or know what he did untill someone told him, he just thought I left him for no reason. He said he never wants to drink ever again and hasn’t, wants to get counseling and see if he needs medication as well. I want to stand by him and support him but a little afraid he might do it again but worse. On the otherhand he is ill and needs help and I do not want to turn away from that. He has never showed any violent behavior towards his son what so ever. He is the best Dad in the world,and loves me with all of his heart, he wants to leave me because he is afraid this might happen again even after treatment. Please help, what do I do, should I stick around if he really gets the help he needs, or should I leave him anyway?

I have had panic attacks and generalized anxiety for awhile now and I get short of breath and have chest pains. I have been to the er and my family dr. many times and they all say that my chest pain and tachycardia is due to panic/anxiety. I am having a hard time believeing this! So, do the beta blockers work and how long are they usually prescribed for this and how long do they take to work? I still am havong symptoms. I am also just starting effexor xr 150mgs. Any advice would be helpful!

I was diagnosed with panic attacks in 2000. I was put on Klonopin and have been on it ever since. However, I lost my health insurance and therefore cannot get a new prescription from a doctor. I finally found a program that helps people with no insurance but have to wait until April for my appointment because they are so booked.

I ran out of my klonopin about 3 or 4 weeks ago and have been doing as much as I can to avoid attacks but sometimes it’s inevitable.

I have been trying to drink chamomile tea. I have also tried my hardest to stay away from caffeine but am having a hard time giving it up.

Do you have any other remedies that I could use when I feel an attack coming on?

I hate anxiety!!! Why does it have to exist??

I also hate it when people tell me to "just calm down" or "stop worrying, your’e fine" That doesn’t help me much, ya know?
Thanks for all the good remedies! I will definitely be trying those for next time

As for the prenegran (can’t spell it either, lol) i know what you mean….i’ve taken it before and it definitely helps. mostly because when i’m having an attack i also get very nauseated

My symptoms when in public discussions with people or sitting through a public lecture or conference meeting. I lose concentration and become light headed. I feel very uncomfortable. This feeling usually will last through out the whole meeting and even about 30 min after. I have a hard time eating soon after as well because I have trouble swallowing. Can someone help me out? I have been to the doctor and she prescribed me a anti depression, anxiety medication. I don’t really want to take this because of the side effects. Please help

I have recently begun treatment with a new psychiatrist for depression and anxiety. I’ve been on wellbutrin for years but quit when i got pregnant. i ended up having a miscarriage and was feeling alright until around 5-6 months later. My old psychiatrist retired ( who i hadn’t seen in years) so i’ve started with a new one. We resumed the wellbutrin and short term treatment with xanax since i had used it previously with my other doctor for a few months. What i didn’t realize was the start dose he put me on was very low. .25-.5 mg three times a day. This hadn"t been effective when i last used it so i ended up taking one extra pill daily. ( at night for sleep problems). well i ran out obviosly early and tried to call in the refill thinking there wouldn’t be a problem only asking for half the prescription because i had a upcoming check up with her. The pharmacist refused and it was over the week-end. I had a full blown panic attack. this scares me. I called the doctor on call and felt like an idiot but explained exactly what i’d been taking. I will call monday but I’m concerned that the reaction I had means I addicted even though it’s only been 2 weeks on the meds. Any advice? I am scared and am still experiencing a hard time breathing. Please, what would you do?