Shouldn't I be feeling better now ugghhhh

Don't give up! I know how nasty anxiety can be! Sometimes though, we may have to try a few different meds before we find the right one that works for our body! I suggest making a doctors appt to discuss your meds again. You seem to either need a higher dose or a new med if its been 7-8 weeks and you're not seeing ANY changes in the intensity as frequency of your attacks. Maybe the doc can give you some short term meds like an Ativan or xanax in the meantime to make you more comfortable during attacks! :) hang in there but certainly don't give up!

One helpful tip is to really focus on your breathing and following along with some YouTube mediation or hypnosis videos are awesome! Just allow yourself to close your eyes and relax. Best wishes

Hi 2serious.

I am sorry to hear of your attack today:( It is really frustrating to think that you in the clear...only to have one pop up, unexpectedly.

This happens to everyone though. Even when taking meds, breakthrough anxiety can happen.

You may not even be up to quite a theraputic level yet, since you are just now going into your 5th week.

I would give it a bit more time if things are going okay other than the random attack today.

No med fully guarantees to completely eliminate attacks...so that is where your coping skills (and possibly a benzodiazapine as AG mentioned) come in!

Here are a bunch of self-help ideas to try. Doing these daily will help to keep overall stress levels low, and reduce the chance for panic to happen.

Self Help sites with breathing/relaxation exercises instructions

Panic attack relief exercises:

 

http://www.healthcentral.com/anxiety/c/73076/34334/breathing-lessons/

http://www.healthyplace.com/

http://www.stress-relief-exercises.com/

http://www.ehow.com/video_4405003_breathing-exercises-panic-attacks.html

http://www.psybersquare.com/anxiety/

Wishing you the best....and keep posting!

S.C.

I know how you feel about wanting to beat anxiety without meds, thats my goal also, but until i can get it under control i have recently started taking meds after i what i call my forst offical panic attack, it was horrible oh my goodness. i have had anxiety since i was 19 well actually younger and i have gone threw great times when i didnt need meds then rough times when i did. I had been off meds simce 2007, my dr tried to get me on some a year or so back but i didnt like it so stopped taking it. But over the last year anxiety has been a major issue. Im now on a medication to control the panic attacks and manage my anxiety, im also in the process of working with a counsleor to find ways to cope with my anxiety, it has had a hold over my life for to long. It was time for something to change. Don't give up your fight against this horrible enemy, it will take time and possible med changes to find the right one for you just have patience, easier said then done i know. I hope you find releif soon, but in the mean time keep fighting and good luck to you.

I would talk to you dr about a medication for the panic attacks, thats what i started taking monday and i have seen a big difference, im taking .25 of clonazepam, genic for of klonopin the only thing i dont like is the drowsiness it causes but i know my body has to get use to it for that to go away, im suppose to actually take .5 of this medication but my dr said it was ok to take 1/2 a dose since im home with my 3 yr old alone during the day and being passed out from the medicine wouldnt be a good thing,the .25 still makes me tired but not to bad so i just increase my caffiene intake. I just started taking 20mgs of the generic form of paxil last night and so far i am not a fan, just because of the drowsiness, i have been tired since i got up and i took a short nap, which is something i normally dont do. I have been fighting going on meds for over a year now, but whem it started to serioisly affect my eating and drinking habits i knew i had to do something, not just for myself but for my kids. I do strongly suggest talking to your dr about how you feel about your meds amd see if there is soemthing else to try and also look for a coulseor that aims to treat with out medication. My doctor also suggested a book for me to get, i dont recall the name but as soon as i find it i can let you know if youd like, cant hurt to try right.