Posted by gloria on May 4, 2000, at 13:19:11
In reply to help me please-panic, posted by tina on May 4, 2000, at 9:06:57
> I need some really strong help. These panic attacks are getting really out of control. I can't go to the store, I can't go to work, I can't go anywhere without having an attack. I have them at home now, when I'm doing nothing at all. I can't live like this, like a prisoner. I'm taking clonazepam and celexa but it's not enough--I'm losing it here. Anybody?????
>My panic attacks were getting so bad too that I was getting to the point of not being able to leave the house. I was prescribed a beta blocker which broke the cycle of my attacks. It just seemed like it would not let my heart race away. So that helped. After being on the beta blocker for awhile and having the cycle broken for a few months I became less scared of having them. I quit the beta blocker because it slowed my metabolism to much and I figured it was time to move on and try something else. I was put on several AD's and although they helped the panic attacks my job and life suffered. They made me a zombie. Now I am taking BuSpar and getting along pretty good. I have not had a panic attack for along time and am hoping I don't because it starts all over again. I am going to see my doctor about Neurontin just because I have read some sufferers of panic attacks are doing really well on this. I am just looking for the right med to stabilize me enough to face my fear of driving and going for my walks again. Right now I can't walk 2 blocks away from the house. My biggest fear is when I am alone driving or out walking. Then when (hopefully) I find the right med I guess it is just a matter of retraining your brain. I can't say whether or not any of this would work for you I am just sharing my story. Gloria
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