Posted by Dr. Bob on July 8, 2003, at 22:48:51
In reply to Panic Disorder, posted by Misti on July 6, 2003, at 0:00:07
>
> hello,
>
> First time posting here. I've been looking all over the
> net trying to educate myself before I go to a doctor. I've been
> having some panic attacks. I've had 3, but inbetween it's all about
> when the next one will hit. I can barely go out anymore without having
> some form of anxiety. I've read about alot of meds, and I just wanted
> some advice. If you've had panic attacks, or general anxiety disorder and
> are currently on a medicine that has helped you out alot, could you please
> let me know? I'm not depressed, it's more about the anxiety. I've always
> been a worrier, but needless to say it's gotten alot worse.
>
> I don't want to jump into meds that will only make things worse. let's
> just say family memebers who are on certain meds, make me worry about whether
> or not they do anything at all. Some of the saddest, anxious people I know
> are on some sort of medication, and I really want to avoid that.
>
> So any advice, or help would be very much appreciated. I'm just tired
> of being scared all the time.
>
> Thank you,
> misti
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