HELP

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Registered: 03-19-2007
HELP
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Tue, 03-20-2007 - 3:04pm
I posted on the PMDD board. But back in January I started having anxiety/panic Attacks. They came on all of sudden, and now it seem like they just totally jacked me up. I have been to emergency room like 10 times and the Doctor like way more than that. I have had 3 Cat Scans and and Echocardigram and everything comes back good. All my labs are like perfect. I have like crazy thoughts. I feel like I am losing control. I am just one day at a time. Any help or advice..... Has anyone felt like that? I am a 23 yr old with a 3 yr old daughter and it is really effecting me..... HELP!!!
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Registered: 03-22-2003
In reply to: jnknight23
Tue, 03-20-2007 - 3:27pm

Hi & welcome.

Sheri Ann

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Registered: 03-19-2007
In reply to: jnknight23
Tue, 03-20-2007 - 3:48pm
I am on Sarafem. I also have Aivan. I just started on the Sarafem today. Like I said I said I have had test after test done on me. I really feel like I am losing. I did however have a cyst on my ovary removed. It was the size of a baby's head. Then I have been trying to get back with my ex and had a couple of people pass away that was my age. They were unhealthy though. Then my Grandma passed away.
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Registered: 10-27-2006
In reply to: jnknight23
Tue, 03-20-2007 - 5:32pm
Hi there! It sounds like you have had alot going on in a short period of time. From what I have seen and read here on the board and other places, stressful times can bring on these attacks without it having to be a chemical imbalance like with some of us. The breathing techniques really help me as well as a hot bath when I get "jacked up" as you said. We all understand here how frustrating it is to not feel in control of your own body. I'm glad you are starting on the medicine. I havent' heard of the one you are using but I am now doing a combo of meds (paxil) and seeing a therapist. Going to see a *T* as we call it, was a big decision for me, I kept thinking it meant I was going off the deep end or something. But now that I am doing it, I LOVE it, it helps sooo much to just get it all out and with what you have said has happend to you in the last while, I think you could really benefit from just seeing someone and "letting it all flow". You know? Pretty much everyone here has been to the Dr multiple times and had all the tests you have had done so don't feel bad at all. The first step is always to make sure you are physically healthy. I hope the meds start working for you soon, those PA's are really scary, I know. Please post often and try to come to chat, you can get lots of good info from the gals here and have a few laughs at the same time. Welcome!! Hugs Erin
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Registered: 03-19-2007
In reply to: jnknight23
Tue, 03-20-2007 - 5:39pm
Thank you so much! It is nice to know other people like me.
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Registered: 03-22-2003
In reply to: jnknight23
Tue, 03-20-2007 - 5:48pm

It sounds as tho you are surrounded by stressful events.

Sheri Ann

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Registered: 03-11-2004
In reply to: jnknight23
Tue, 03-20-2007 - 7:47pm

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Hi! I am very sorry to hear about your losses & the resulting panic attacks. You are NOT alone. I made many trips to the ER & had many tests until my mind finally caught up with what I was being told. It was anxiety, not a rare fatal illness. It is hard for many folks to accept their diagnosis, as it doesn't make sense that we can feel so ill, yet remain so healthy. It is the mind/body connection that cannot be broken.


Sarafem(prozac) takes 4 to 6 weeks to reach optimal effect. You will notice a difference before that. As others have suggested, meds are only a tool in learning how to cope with anxiety/panic. Seeing a therapist can help you to identify the underlying causes of your panic attacks & new techniques to help you deal with them. Is there a support group near you for people dealing with grief/loss? I attended a group like that after my only sister died & found it helpful.


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