Thread: Panic attacks... help!

I think the other poster and I are talking about two different issues. There is such a thing as random panic attacks versus environment-induced ones.
For the random attacks, yes you'd probably have to take the medicine your whole life. But if you've looked into agoraphobia and how it can wreck people, ask yourself if you can really afford to let this problem get ahold of you. There are generic versions of medicines and doctors will work with you to find a medicine that is affordable and effective.

i will probably have to take it for the rest of my life, yes, i have always been an anxious person - i guess, that is why i married a nasty control freak as the medication dealt with my problems i guess the real me, took charge. i didnt have to wory constantly about panic and anxiety. it was a crippling as a broken leg, now i can run free (bad analogy but you know what i mean)

Originally Posted by Little

I think the other poster and I are talking about two different issues. There is such a thing as random panic attacks versus environment-induced ones.
For the random attacks, yes you'd probably have to take the medicine your whole life. But if you've looked into agoraphobia and how it can wreck people, ask yourself if you can really afford to let this problem get ahold of you. There are generic versions of medicines and doctors will work with you to find a medicine that is affordable and effective.

Yup, ive heard that there are 2 kinds, i'm not sure if environment plays a role in mine or not, guess i have to go to a shrink to find out, i wanna know too how long i'd have to be on medication. i hope not for life thanks so much. you were very helpful!

Originally Posted by happy ending

i will probably have to take it for the rest of my life, yes, i have always been an anxious person - i guess, that is why i married a nasty control freak as the medication dealt with my problems i guess the real me, took charge. i didnt have to wory constantly about panic and anxiety. it was a crippling as a broken leg, now i can run free (bad analogy but you know what i mean)

me too! that's my problem i'm so anxious all the time but the attacks didnt really happen for a long time. oh well, im going to a shrink next week to i guess have therapy and also check on the status of how long i have to be on zoloft. I hope its not lifetime. I really miss having a drink with my friends. You have been very helpful as well. thank you so much!

Originally Posted by CHANDLERS WISH

I believe that the answer to your question has already been answered.

Thanks starvingforsex.

CW

Thank you very much i really appreciate your help!

i think i have heard somewhere a minimum of two years, are you doing some form of relaxation as well. that also helped me.