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Posted by Doug10 on February 10, 2004, at 23:04:07
I'm in graduate school to become a teacher and over the past 4-5 years, I've really started to suffer from panic attacks during presentations in school. I have real trouble with shortness of breath and sweating. I feel pretty sure that I have at least a slight case of Social Anxiety and I want to get it fixed. I was wondering your opinions of Clarocet NRI. How effective is it? How long would I have to take it until I could function in public the way I used to. Thank you.
Posted by KellyD on February 11, 2004, at 6:39:41
In reply to Need some help folks..., posted by Doug10 on February 10, 2004, at 23:04:07
First of all, I am very sorry for your difficulties.
I think the first step anyone with anxiety and panic symptoms should take is be evaluated by a doctor. The plan of action to treat these symptoms goes from there. A number of physical problems can cause such symptoms. If this is ruled an anxiety problem, hopefully, you can find a doctor willing to work with you on a good treatment. .. and there are a number of treatment options.
I think any substance or therapy making claims to extreme effectiveness for everyone needs to be looked at with a bit of caution. Not necessarily that they are dangerous, but do they really work? That being said, there are a number of suppliments and complimentary therapies that do help.
Mental health disorders are complex and require a measure of professional attention to be treated effectively. Going it alone, in my opinion, isn't the best option.
I understand greatly these problems from a personal standpoint. I understand how your life, quality of life, livelyhood, and such are effected.
My advice is to seek help that will REALLY help you. There is good treatment to be found.
Good Luck to you.
Kelly
Posted by Squiggles on February 11, 2004, at 9:27:33
In reply to Re: Need some help folks... » Doug10, posted by KellyD on February 11, 2004, at 6:39:41
To Doug10 (and Kelly),
I had similar problems with anxiety
a few years before being diagnosed first
with depression, then as bipolar.Because I was taking Valium during those
years erratically, I still don't know
if withdrawal was misdiagnosed as bipolar.I don't know if there are criteria for
distinguishing these things, but I do wish
I had seen a doctor for the panic attacks
as Kelly suggests.Once you are in these states it's very hard
to tell what is objective, subjective, let
alone the cause.I would be curious to know if you *have* infact
been on any drugs during these panic attacks.Hope you see a doctor and get some good
treatment.Squiggles
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