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[Jenp]

I have severe anxiety attacks, I have tried several different meds but none help. I feel so helpless. The only thing that works for me is klonopin. Any advice on how to help the attacks stop or slow down.

[alankay]

Try also getting to the root of your anxiety via counseling as well as the benzo. An ssri could be added at a slow dose and tapered upward. PM me any time. Alankay

[bhamlaxy]

I would also highly recommend an SSRI, unless those fall into the category of things you have tried but don't work.

SSRI's/antidepressants are tricky. It's not like most other pills where the results are immediate. It can take weeks to feel the effects, even up to 6 weeks. But they can be extremely helpful.

I'm a big advocate of the benzo/SSRI combo. Take a klonopin, ativan or xanax when things get rough. Even daily if needed, but keep the dose low. This can tide you over until the SSRI kicks in. Ideally, you will reach a point where you will rarely need to take the benzo. I was taking ativan daily (.5mg), but now it's 1-2 times per week. Combine this with weekly counseling.