Posted by mmerrynick on November 1, 2004, at 0:34:43
I am schizoaffective and have been seeing a psychologist (therapist) for 8 years. She is very positive, but doesn't let me delve too much into my past. Anyway, about 6 months ago I became diagnosed with panic attacks this, I did not need. Lately they have been so powerful that they have been very disabling. I am now becoming agoraphobic and feel nervous to leave the house because I am afraid that I may have another panic attack. My therapist says I have to push through these things and has given me coping strategies that I don't seem to implement very well. I do see a psychiatrist, who is also excellent. She has prescribed, among other things an SSRI, celexa for the panic attacks, but maybe I need more as I am still getting them. the one I had yesterday was so powerful, I was sure I was going to faint and could almost hear the ambulance sirens. Although I recovered from this attack in about ten minutes, it scared the heck out of me. What should happen if I had an attack like this while driving? Speaking of drving, I have been too nervous to do it. Is there anyone out there who sees a cognitive behavioral therapist and psychiatrist for panic attacks? Has the therapy worked? Please write and let me know what works for you!!!Mmerrynick
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