27 Responses for "What Do U Take For Anxiety And Panic Attacks …?"

1. julie744 October 11th, 2009 at 1:33 am 1

   I take 20 mg of celexa 1x a day and 0.5mg of klonopin as needed. it has been the most amazing combo for me!

2. rhinestones October 11th, 2009 at 4:08 am 2

   I take Zoloft (50 mg) and it has completely changed my life, i have taken it for about two and a half months now, and i havent had a panic attack since! Mine were very severe, i would throw up everytime i got anxious or excited (which became almost a daily occurance)…! or i would feel like i was going to throw up, which is almost as bad! i would have to plan escape routes, and throw up when i was w/ people pretending to just go to the bathroom and then come back like nothing happened. I felt like i was living a double life. I havent thrown up since about a week after i started taking Zoloft, it takes about two weeks to fully work!
   I highly reccommend it!!! :] Best of luck!
   and dont take Atavan because even though it’ll be guaranteed to calm you down, it is not good for you and its HIGHLY addictive and Zoloft isnt addictive!

3. ♫►Phillipians 4:13◄♫ October 11th, 2009 at 10:03 am 3

   I have faith in God. I pray to Him and read His Word daily. God gives me peace, for I know that:
   I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me (Phillipians 4:13)
   I used to be anxious at all times for no reason, I used to have panic attacks, I used to suffer from depression. Although I still expereince these things from time to time it doesn’t last long because I pray and ask God to see me through it, to take it away from me.

4. Chaos Theory October 11th, 2009 at 10:06 am 4

   Low doses of Seroquel, used to take Risperdal instead–and it worked better than Seroquel, but it can interfere with prolactin levels
   Edit: Some people take Buspar, but in my opinion it’s worse than worthless
   Re-edit: Not to be funny, but until you get in to see your doctor, you could start taking a B-complex vitamin (make sure it has B-12 in it) The B vitamins help your nerve function and keep your nervous system in good working order. I take one with my daily meds. It couldn’t hurt.

5. Viper October 11th, 2009 at 11:53 am 5

   SSRI’s are always a good thing with “the benzos” for break through anxiety (and it could be a comfort blanket)
   FYI for the people below me- ativan is a banzo, also, anything that ends in “pam” like lorazapam (which is ativan) is a benzo
   Also, there are many SSRI’s like losartan, zoloft, prozac, etc… and they all of generic names like sertraline etc….

6. Carl G October 11th, 2009 at 12:03 pm 6

   Personally, if you’re taking medicine just for anxiety or panic attacks, I would try to stop if you think you can. I think doctors are giving people these medicines to easily for panic and AX. I had both really bad. I stayed off the drugs and now my life is amazing and I have NO more attacks. If I feel them coming on, I know that it is just my “fight or flight” mechanism and adrenaline pumping.
   The hardest thing to figure out is that nothing is wrong…you have to practice calming yourself down daily and read enlightening books – and live a positive lifestyle. Stay away from the negative thoughts!!! You will win …check out Personally, if you’re taking medicine just for anxiety or panic attacks, I would try to stop if you think you can. I think doctors are giving people these medicines to easily for panic and AX. I had both really bad. I stayed off the drugs and now my life is amazing and I have NO more attacks. If I feel them coming on, I know that it is just my “fight or flight” mechanism and adrenaline pumping.
   The hardest thing to figure out is that nothing is wrong…you have to practice calming yourself down daily and read enlightening books – and live a positive lifestyle. Stay away from the negative thoughts!!! You will win …also checkout http://stresscenter.com/ – it changed my life.

7. kiki October 11th, 2009 at 4:18 pm 7

   No alcohol and drugs is the first good step, shore.
   Try to create a really happy place in your mind, an island or so.
   It’s like meditation what calms you down.
   And then you can try to escape to this place when you get problems. You should write done when the attacks happen, what triggers them and you can try to avoid those situations if possible.

8. insanew/nasty intervals ofsanity October 11th, 2009 at 8:51 pm 8

   sweetie i am on Vistaril as well. i have been on it for over a year and it seems to work for me. (everyone reacts to meds differently) i have been on benzos and got hooked. so i understand you wanting to stay away for those…good decision. have you spoke with your pdoc? my suggestion would be talk with him/her and see what they can offer you.
   i wish you all the best! take care!

9. anti aging skin care products October 12th, 2009 at 1:10 am 9

   I just want to say please be careful when taking ssri’s. I had a close friend who wasn’t being properly watched by his doctor. He ended up in jail for life for taking two lives and shooting three others at a bar. It was really sad because he was an awesome guy but the meds messed him up.

10. Candy D October 12th, 2009 at 7:43 am 10

    Hi, I am currently taking Pristiq, which is the newest Effexor, and Ritalin, with Xanax .25 as needed. This combo seems to help immensely! Just remember, everyone is different, so always take your own specific needs into account. Good Luck and God Bless!

11. DancerCh October 12th, 2009 at 11:29 am 11

    Whatever you do, do not take lexapro. It did absolutely nothing for me. Effexor seemed to help though, but the downside was the weening off. No med is right for every person. call your doctor and see what he thinks

12. email archiving October 12th, 2009 at 4:43 pm 12

    I take Rivotril [Clonazepam], it helps but sometimes makes me sleepy.
    I’ve heard other people take Xanax/Alprazolam.

13. WP Robot October 12th, 2009 at 5:24 pm 13

    You and your doctor need to make medical decisions, not the yahoos here!
    If you don’t like what your doctor suggest, get a second opinion.

14. ; October 12th, 2009 at 11:09 pm 14

    I don’t take anything. I battle it myself. I don’t like to take medications for those issues.

15. *Facepal October 12th, 2009 at 11:40 pm 15

    just breathe
    breathe in….breathe out….breathe in
    close your eyes, empty out your mind, breathe

16. glaser23 October 13th, 2009 at 12:02 am 16

    The best i know of that our hospital gives is ativan and xanax. Talk to your doc who can help you with what drugs to use!
    Good luck

17. Mandi C October 13th, 2009 at 4:12 am 17

    AHH AHH AHH TAKE DRUDS

18. Lisa October 13th, 2009 at 10:08 am 18

    Mirtazapine has worked out for me. I take it at night and it helps me sleep and keeps me calm during the day.

19. bam. October 13th, 2009 at 2:23 pm 19

    Atavan

20. Andy October 13th, 2009 at 5:36 pm 20

    I take an SSRI antidepressant called Zoloft. It works great for me. I’m on 100mg.

21. MissUnde October 13th, 2009 at 11:53 pm 21

    Xanax & Buspar

22. Wordpress Autoblogging Software October 14th, 2009 at 12:50 am 22

    Xanax baby. I tried multiple SSRI’s and they did nothing for me. Need the strong stuff.

23. Praying October 14th, 2009 at 4:21 am 23

    EXERCISE!!!!!!!! IT CURES ALL!!!!

24. Ms. Diva October 14th, 2009 at 11:19 am 24

    I believe you have to go to the doctor, they will give a prescription. Good Luck!!

25. Dan J October 14th, 2009 at 11:24 am 25

    Take a walk… stay away from drugs.

26. dreamer October 14th, 2009 at 11:46 am 26

    I take Xanax, but only on an as needed basis, I might take one a week (.25 mg) and it is very effective for me

27. win back ex girlfriend October 14th, 2009 at 4:36 pm 27

    lexapro – then u wont have them at all