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Posted 1/8/2014 5:20 AM (GMT 0)
For the past almost 2 years I have been randomly having anxiety attacks. I haven't found a "trigger" or such as to what brings them on, I will just all of a sudden start feeling extremely overwhelmed and cue the anxiety attack. I have talked to my doctor about this before and he gave me 10 anxiety pills, and switched my depression medicine. He told me that I'd be fine once the meds started working. Well, I've now been dealing with over 2 constant years with Chronic Pain (assuming that has a major toll on anxiety), and I finally got a diagnoses of Chronic Pancreatitis in July of last year. I have yet to figure out who I need to talk to about getting on some sort of anxiety meds. After one of my hospitalizations last year (I had 7. 40 days in the hospital total due to flare ups with my Chronic Pancreatitis) I actually was prescribed enough for 3x a day for one month and it helped out extremely well. But....where do I go from here? Who do I need to talk to for help? Any advice is greatly appreciated! Thank you everyone!

Best Wishes,
Posted 1/8/2014 7:01 AM (GMT 0)
Hi Mama and welcome to the A/P.

I am sorry to hear of your health and anxiety struggles.:( This can be a heavy load to bear!

I would encourage you to look into the possibilty of therapy if you can, and have not done so already.

You can gain skills to manage your anxiety, attacks and symptoms through programs such as CBT, which have helped many members here, myself included.

You can get a referral through your regular doctor most likely.

In the meantime, I would encourage you to check our our Resources here:https://www.healingwell.com/community/default.aspx?f=9&m=104206

You will find a lot of great self-help ideas to get you started on some coping exercises and practices to lower your stress levels and symptoms.

Keep talking with us as well. We are here to care, understand and support you.:)

Talk to you soon,

Scaredy Cat
Posted 1/9/2014 11:00 PM (GMT 0)
As someone who has dealt with Anxiety Attacks for over twenty years, I can relate to what you are going through. There is nothing wrong with needing some medication to get through some rough patches. I wish you recovery with your pancreatitus as well. I would say--find a good therapist too. Also, there are so many good books on relaxation techniques and panic and anxiety. I am going through a hellish patch myself --sending you strength and prayers.
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