New here, so scared

[jean1383]

Hi I just joined. I've been looking for anxiety/panic attack support for so long and finally found this forum. I'm desperate for someone to talk to and want to find a community of support. My anxiety has gotten to the point where it hurts to breathe and I have severe panic attacks that prevent me from driving. I've been on meds lexapro, celexa, but not on anything at the moment and thinking its time to go see a psychiatrist again for some help

consideing lately im baving worsened symptoms. consd

[angieproc1977]

Welcome, anxiety is terrible and the symptoms make you feel so ill it's not nice, I've found this forum helps a lot people are always here to reassure you and you find that when you are reassuring others too you actually reassure yourself, good luck in calming your anxiety x

[alankay]

Jean, if the AD's didn't help and you gave them a long and fair trial you should see a doc and ask about a referral to a psychologist and an rx for a benzo like ativan or klonopin but only if the AD didn't help with a fair trial. You need to break the cycle of anxiety and more anxiety and get back driving, working, etc. IMHO. Alankay

[SunnieDebris]

Jean,

Hello, and welcome! I'm sorry that you're going through such a rough time. I think it's a good idea to see a psychiatrist, but meds alone are not going to "cure" you of anxiety. Basically, they can help stabilize your mood somewhat, kind of take the edge off. It might be a good idea to see a talk therapist who can help you discover what's at the root of your anxiety. Have you ever tried relaxation exercises? You can find them on YouTube. Just something 5-10 minutes long. If you can train yourself to relax, you can learn to bring down your feelings of anxiety. I also suggest journaling your thoughts and feelings. Sometimes, if you get something down on paper, your brain will stop sending "alert" signals that can trigger anxiety. I hope you find the answers that you seek.

Sunnie