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Posted 2/18/2013 1:32 AM (GMT 0)
I have been having back to back panic attacks and I had to call off work and my Doctor is closed for a few days and I am at lost, if I go to the ER will they try to admit me into a psych hospital? I do not want to harm myself in anyway I just want relief and be able to survive a few days without freaking out until my Dr. returns.
Posted 2/18/2013 5:00 AM (GMT 0)
Hi Kcizan and welcome to the A/P.

If you go to the E.R., you will most likely be evaluated, possibly be given a fast acting anti-anxiety med, and released.

You will probably not be admitted.

What are you currently doing as far as anxiety managment goes? Do you take medication...and the doctor that you refer to...is this you GP or your psychiatrist?

I hope that you are feeling better, and that you can get through the next few days okay until you can see your doctor again.

Let us know how we can help and support you!

Scaredy Cat
Posted 2/18/2013 5:37 AM (GMT 0)
I am taking 4 mg of Klonapin a day and I see a psychiatrist. I also struggle with depression so the combination is really not working out to well for me.
Posted 2/18/2013 5:59 AM (GMT 0)
How are you feeling now? Any calmer? Does the Klonopin help with the panic attacks at all?

Have you and your p-doc discussed the addition of an SSRI type med for the depression/anxiety...then maybe you could use your benzo for acute attacks and breakthough anxiety only?

An SSRI might be a good way for you to manage the day to day depression and anxiety symptoms...it may be something that you want to bring up when you can see him/her again.

Do you take anything for the bipolar or MPD? Make sure that your prescribing doctor(s) are all aware of your other Rx's, or that it is the same person...to avoid interactions.

I hope that you are feeling well at the moment...keep us posted.

S.C.
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