Should i start taking some sort of medication?

[hayleyjane112]

I have been suffering with panic attacks since November. It's pretty much taken over my life, I am constantly on edge and constantly think something is wrong with me. I have been to the doctors so much I'm scared to go back again. Some days are better than others but I feel like I can't be fully happy my mood won't let me. I have try helping myself but that dosent work. Does medication work and has it made you feel better live a normal life ?

[dazzmine]

yes medication will help you..but in my experience : i take medication sertraline n xanax for 1 year only..after that i will stop taking it..and the result now im free from anxiety disorder (before this everyday i will suffer)now better and sometimes if i stress my anxiety will come again..

[Leyton]

Hi there, my problems started back in October / November last year also. Had no idea what was wrong with me and the Dr's didn't help much at all, just offered diazepam or SSRI's and suggested that I should take time of work. I found all of Claire Weekes books on anxiety to be very helpful in understanding what was happening to my mind and body. I've also completed 6 weeks of CBT, which again has helped me identify and control my anxieties. However going slightly of topic now, going through all the positives I have mentioned I always felt like I needed additional support in medicine after giving up on all natural supplements available. In the end on my Dr's advice I went for Zoloft but had to stop after 4 days because my anxiety went through the roof and I didn't sleep very well either. I was then offered benzos again to which I declined, may be the right med for me I don't know? I just do not like the idea of them being habit forming. Anyway I was prescribed 25mg of Hydroxyzine as an alternative sedation type med and was advised that it is an antihistamine. I split the tablet into 4 and take 2 or 4 quarters divided throughout the day. For me they really do help, I wouldn't take the full 25mg as this would probably knock me out.

Good luck with whatever path you chose to go down, it is often very confusing to decide what the right thing is to do. Lean on the support from friends, family, Dr's and support groups available - it all helps :-)

[petrified]

Hi I was like you and even now I don't like going to the doctors as I was there so much during the grip of my anxiety and panic. I have had a course of CBT which has helped an unreal amount I also take antidepressants and beta blockers to help and they have. I'm not a 100% back to normal but I feel I'm getting there. I hope you find something to help you. But I do recommend CBT :-)