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[Grimmjow.]

I've tried a few medications, and been up the hospital for every one with severe vomiting and tremors. The medications I've tried is lexapro, cymbalta, effexor, effexor xr and endep and that's how they've all ended up.
The doctor and the psych have recommended not taking any medication because the bad effects out weighed the good.

Was just wondering if anyone thinks medication really is the answer? I'm still getting panic attacks and suffering from the neck and head pressure still. I think I really need something to help me out.

I've been studying mindfulness and that has helped a lot but I really need something to get these aches away + the attacks. Are there any other techniques or any medications that are completely different to the ones I've listed?

[superchick22684]

To answer your question as to whether medication is or isn't the answer I have to say there's not really a really clear cut yes or no to that. Some people find medication to be beneficial while others experience extreme side effects which makes it so that they cannot use it. For example, I was on Lexapro for 30 days recently and experienced terrible side effects. I've since switched and the medication isn't producing as many side effects but I'm not sure if I'm going to stay on it or not.
A few of the techniques that I've been using in addition to my medication are yoga, guided imagery and progressive muscle relaxation. I started doing yoga in the last few weeks and have already noticed a difference in my ability to regulate my breath. I've also found that it helps me stretch and release some of the tension in my neck and shoulders.
I've been using guided imagery and progressive muscle relaxation mainly when I feel anxious or I feel an attack coming on. The guided imagery has been really effective for me when I'm having attacks. I usually visualize an empty beach in my head and focus on what I'm seeing, feeling, hearing etc. It basically involves transporting yourself to a safe place in your mind. Progressive muscle relaxation is rather helpful as well but I use that mainly when I'm feeling anxious.
As for different medications, I won't be much help with that. I've been on Paxil, Lexapro, Effexor and Cymbalta.

[Grimmjow.]

A few of the techniques that I've been using in addition to my medication are yoga, guided imagery and progressive muscle relaxation. I started doing yoga in the last few weeks and have already noticed a difference in my ability to regulate my breath. I've also found that it helps me stretch and release some of the tension in my neck and shoulders.
I've been using guided imagery and progressive muscle relaxation mainly when I feel anxious or I feel an attack coming on. The guided imagery has been really effective for me when I'm having attacks. I usually visualize an empty beach in my head and focus on what I'm seeing, feeling, hearing etc. It basically involves transporting yourself to a safe place in your mind. Progressive muscle relaxation is rather helpful as well but I use that mainly when I'm feeling anxious.

This all sounds very promising, thank you for your reply :) I really want to try Yoga, I've been meaning to for ages. In my remote town there isn't much to do about Yoga here so I suppose I would have to try and self study

[RealisticTrain]

This all sounds very promising, thank you for your reply :) I really want to try Yoga, I've been meaning to for ages. In my remote town there isn't much to do about Yoga here so I suppose I would have to try and self study

Medication is, for a lot of people, the only answer. You should never be afraid or ashamed to take it. Let me know if I can help.
Source: I'm a psychiatry resident