Help??

[Patrick123]

I've been experiencing anxiety problems for about 4 years. They have progressively gotten worse. Lately, I only need to think about anxiety to experience panic attacks (I'm having a panic attack at this very moment). On average, I have 2-3 panic attacks each day. I feel like they effect every facet of my life. I spoke with a psycologist about it -an alleged 'anxiety specialist'- but that only gave me a prolonged panic attack (lasting for nearly 2 days). I refuse to go back and speak with the psycologist. I don't really know what to do. I've only confided in my girlfriend about them (she is incredibly helpful, but doesn't really understand the problem) and I feel like less of a man for it. What man wouldn't feel like a little bitch after expressing unrealistic fears, crying and acting neurotic...? I really don't know what to do. Can I ask for medication? Will the doctors think that I sound like a junky? I'm having trouble in school -is that something that can be excused because of my anxiety problem? The worst part about this is that I feel like I'm making up my problems. Ugh, I'm a fucking mess!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[livylou_86]

First of all you are NOT crazy! I know when you are going through your episodes it feels like nothing in the world can make you feel better, but just remember that, eventually, everything will be back to normal! I have found that having my bf rub my neck when I start to feel panicky helps me. I just have to take my mind off that crazyness feeling and concentrate on something else. Also, there is nothing wrong with crying and feeling crazy at times. I have come to the conclusion that I am only human and sometimes showing my emotions is ok. Trust me, you will be ok. Asking for medication is a good thing. A lot of people have anxiety and need medication to control it and there is nothing wrong with that. Hang in there and if you need anything pm me cause I know that feeling of helplessness and it sucks!

 

[Patrick123]

Thanks for your help. I scheduled an appointment with a psychiatrist. Hopefully I can get some sort of medication and then learn to cope with or prevent these panic attacks. They fucking suck!!!!

 

[Patrick123]

Well, I just returned from a visit with the psychiatrist. I was prescribed Atavan, Ambein, and Lexapro.

Yeah, I feel like a crazy person...

We'll see how they work...

Anybody have any experience with these medications?