i suffer from major depression and have a anxiety disorder im currently getting help with cbt and anti depressants and feel i am on the road to recovery but there’s no way i would have been able to do it with out the help of medication, but im just wondering if you think a healthy diet and exercise helps a great deal in battling depression and anxiety and other mental health problems?

I went to the hospital for an anxiety attack but don’t really want to take medication for it, because usually i can fight them off. has anyone ever overcome anxiety another way such as with a therapist or psychiatrist? and which one is better to go see?

Okay so I have a heart condition, I’m not sure what it is but I’m seeing a cardiologist sometime in the next month. I take seroquel at night, I actually just changed from 500 mg to 400. I used to get horrible palpitations on 500 mgs, to where I couldn’t catch my breath, I felt faint, lightheaded, and had to sit down for a minute, and they were started by even minute physical activity, like climbing a short flight of stairs. It’s better on the 400, but I still get the palpitations. When I run, my heart goes spastic and my face gets really flushed and warm and I break out in a sweat and I can’t catch my breath. Today I ran more than I usually can and I (discreetly) collapsed for a few seconds because my legs were too weak.

Also, I have severe anxiety and depression problems, and I’m very prone to panic attacks. Lately, with going back to school, being a senior, having a VERY heavy caseload, and having some stressful stuff going on at home, it seems like my heart issues have been more prominent. Just a bit ago, surfing the internet I found some articles saying anxiety and stress can make heart problems worse, and I was wondering: if I get medication to treat the anxiety (which I’ve been meaning to do for a while anyway), would my heart problems decrease? I know that it’s an underlying condition and it won’t totally make it go away, I just want to know if it will even affect it.

I know someone that is being treated for panic attacks associated w/ an anxiety disorder.

Currently, they have been taking Zolfot for about 8 years. However, I have known this person for about 3 years. I have found that over the past 3 years, this person has changed significantly.

All of the issue they are having, happen to be side effects of Zolfot. This includes weight gain, drowsiness, a general lack of energy and interest and (from what I’ve heard) a lack of sexual desire.

I suggested this person stop taking the medication, but they are scared the panic attacks might start again.

I don’t blame them. However, is there anyway that a person can be treated w/ a different medication.

Also, is there anyway a person can receive treatment for anxiety disorders and panic attacks through working w/ a therapist?

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

Hey, I have been having panic attacks for about three years. I now have agoraphobia too.

I have been trying to so hard to deal with it on my own, I have tried (I think) everything and nothing works. I really can’t cope with them anymore. They happen everyday and I can no longer stop them. I feel so distant from reality most of the time. I am terrified of going to school and leaving my house.
I still manage to go out as long as I know I can run away at any time or I’m with someone who knows how to deal with it.
Whenever I have one I don’t tell anyone, not even my friends. Everyone around me is so unaware, I don’t let them notice but Inside I feel like I’m tearing apart.

I’m going to the doctor tomorrow, I want medication but I want to know what you do/did to stop your panic attacks?

Thanks

I know someone that is being treated for panic attacks associated w/ an anxiety disorder.

Currently, they have been taking Zolfot for about 8 years. However, I have known this person for about 3 years. I have found that over the past 3 years, this person has changed significantly.

All of the issue they are having, happen to be side effects of Zolfot. This includes weight gain, drowsiness, a general lack of energy and interest and (from what I’ve heard) a lack of sexual desire.

I suggested this person stop taking the medication, but they are scared the panic attacks might start again.

I don’t blame them. However, is there anyway that a person can be treated w/ a different medication.

Also, is there anyway a person can receive treatment for anxiety disorders and panic attacks through working w/ a therapist?

I have been living with extreme depression for years. In 2007 I experienced my first bout of panic attacks and anxiety developed as well as hypochondria. I won’t take western medication unless I absolutely have to. So instead I look more towards natural methods of healing. What are some ways to help control and prevent depression, anxiety, panic attacks and especially hypochondria? Advice, personal experience and links are welcome! Thanks!

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 been having panic attacks for over a year now. Although I have not had a panic attack for a while because I have been on medication specifically lexapro. I have been dealing with anxety problems off and on as well. The medication has helped a lot but I really don’t like how it affects some things in my life, like my sex drive. I wanted to see if anyone knew of an alternative way to help me so I can discontinue the meds.

I suffer from anxiety and currently not taking any medication as I prefer to deal with using natural non medical methods.

I drink moderately, swim frequetly, avoid negative situation or people to ease anxiety. However it is now much better than earlier in the year but I still find it a little hard to deal with sometimes especially in a social situation. I find it hard to talk to people and being deaf does not help sometimes. Any tips please.

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?

and have been being treated for them for the past 6 years and out of the blue you get a really bad anxiety/panic attack? Let me add this info might help with answering my question. I have been taking xanax 1mg a day ( i split them in half and take one in the am other ..pm) Well I decided after getting all worked up to go to the nearest prima care type place, which is only about 5 minutes from where I live. I have just moved to Georgia about 1 month ago, and my new doctor cannot see me until the 26th. Didn’t really feel like I could drive to the Hospital…he ended telling me he would and cannot give me xanax….took the 105.00 fee and handed me a referral. Is this normal??? What should I do…shouldI go to the ER? I thought you cannot stop taking this medication without consulating your doctor? I asked him before lewaving, what do I do if this happens again..he said you can deal with it. Advice needed please. There is more to the story, but running out of room.

Natural as in no medication. I’m experiencing frequent stress-induced panic attacks. What are some mental exerciss to help calm yourself down?

i get awful panic attacks and its runing my life… should i try get some marijuana ?
ive tried medication from my doctor called prozac and i felt i was losing my mind with it. i heard marijuana is a good herb to calm anxiety ?

I suffer from panic disorder for a couple of years now. I have gone to psychiatrists, psychologists, read books & been on medication. Most of the time i feel horrible. I would just like to know if there is actually a person out there who has recovered from panic disorder without the drugs, which i absolutely cannot handle. And i’m not talking about those infomercial people, which you are not sure if they are being honest or not. Panic disorder is hell on earth & i would like to know if anybody has been able to escape it…

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 gained 40 pounds taking zoloft . is there another medication i can take that wouldn’t make me gain weight and would help me with my panic disorder?

It all started when my Dr. changed my thyroid medication dose. I couldnt go no where, my blood pressure would go sky high. Now I can go places but I have to dose up on the xanax before I go. I need someone to help me. The Dr. wont and I have no insurance. Help Please!

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

Sometimes I get them but I would also like to know if other people get them too. I know that people do but very few people are ever candid about it. I also get mild anxiety attacks when I’m in a very large crowd of people. Not that I am scared of people but I just feel very closed in around a bunch of people. I would like not hear about taking medication or seeing a doctor. Because what if there were no doctors or medications that you can take for it, Thank you and good advice is helpful.

i’ve had 2 anxiety attacks in the lsat 3 days. iv had all the symptoms except for 2. do i need psychotherapy or can it be treated by medication?

My younger sister, who has never flown in an airplane in her life, is coming to visit me in Italy over the summer. She is very excited, but also very nervous about the trip, because she will be travelling on an airplane for the first time ever, she will be alone, and she sometimes has anxiety attacks or panic attacks in situations like that. She is 22 years old and she has seen her doctor about medication, etc. I’m just looking for any tips for how to make the trip as stress-free as possible for her.

Also, should she inform cabin crew on the plane about her situation, in case she does have a panic attack? And if so, how should she go about doing that? She is worried that cabin crew might over-react and think she is a threat or very ill or something, which could cause chaos on the airplane. Has anyone out there ever dealt with this kind of thing before? Is it ok to give a stewardess a note about such a condition?

I have social anxiety disorder but I don’t take any medication. Since I started school again it’s gotten worse. I also have panic attacks. I don’t want to take any drugs. Can you give me some tips on how to control it?

I’ve suffered from panic/anxiety attacks for about a year now. They are brought on by aches and pain, or stress at work (I’m a retail manager). Those who have suffered from attacks before understand that even though you know you are fine, your body tells you something different and it’s so hard to calm down. I want some natural alternatives, rather than taking medication. I don’t have money to go to a pyschologist, so I’m searching for other methods of keeping calm. Any suggestions/sources, especially from those who have personal experience, would be great. I need ideas to prevent them, and ideas to treat them when I have them. Thanks for your help. Serious answers only please.
BTW- I was on lexapro for 6+ months and took klonopin when needed, but I don’t want to go that route again. I don’t want to be on medication