Having a serious panic attack!!!

Hi JC.,

I am so sorry you are feeling unwell. Try to hang in there...it will pass.

Have you tried any of these self-helps? They really do work...give one or two a try...and know we are here with you through this.

Self Help sites with breathing/relaxation exercises instructions

Panic attack relief exercises:

 

http://www.moodjuice.scot.nhs.uk/panic.asp

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/panic_relax_I

Let us know how you are doing soon, okay?

With support

This medicine is giving me severe panic attacks I'm trying but it's not helping. I took my hydroxyzine with the lexapro now my throat feels funny and just a scared feeling

I will thanks and I could use some prayer too that always helps me.

Thanks bam, it just feel like there is something in my throat and it won't clear even when coughing, even though I know it's anxiety it doesn't help.

Post Edited (just curious) : 8/2/2015 12:05:03 PM (GMT-6)

no just the lexapro

How do they effect you? can you still function good?

Sending a prayer. I know it's tough but you can get through it use your deep breathing

I have made up my mind no more Lexapro I can't take the side effects. This has been the worse two days of my life,with the increase in panic attacks,burning sensation all over. I just can't handle this stuff.

Can you put a call in to your Dr. before you decide to do this?

Perhaps you two could figure out something else or he might
have advice for you on the Lexapro. It's never a good idea
to do this by yourself unless you have a severe reaction.

He might want to wean you down over a couple of days instead
of just a sudden stop.

I hope you find something that works

All my best,
Linda

Lexapro totally increased my anxiety at first, then it settled down, then it really started helping a lot. I've also heard of people taking a benzo during the initial phase of an SSRI, but I didn't do that, just grinned (not really) and somehow go through it.

And totally agree with the sleep comments...if you can sleep well, that will help your brain tremendously. I didn't sleep well for 2.5 months late last year and it made my anxiety unbearable...got a sleep aid which made all the difference.