Still trying to recover from panic attack help!

Hi,

I'm sorry to hear you've been having trouble with anxiety and panic attacks. :( It's really scary when you feel like you can't breathe but trust me, you won't stop breathing and your body won't forget how to breathe. You have been breathing for your whole life without even thinking about it, because breathing is an automatic job that our body does naturally. That's why even when you're asleep, you still continue to breathe because it doesn't need to involve your active mind. Sometimes when you overthink it, and try to control your breathing rather than letting it happen naturally, you can make yourself think you aren't breathing properly and start worrying about it. I hyperventilate a lot when I am anxious, and it always helps me to focus on breathing slowly, in through my nose and out through my mouth.

I hope you feel better soon,

-Cat

Hi

Sorry to hear you are having a rough time at the moment.

Do check our links in the resources as you will find them helpful also look into Mindfulness as this can be really helpful. I hope you feel better soon keep us posted.

Hibee

NG,

An increase in anxiety upon start up of an SSRI is not at all unusual...

...however, if your doctor felt that you were suffering an extreme amount, then trying an alternative Rx is probably the best move.

Did you dicuss another route you can take to manage the anxiety?

Loss of appetite and gastro issues are very common with anxiety. Again, the self help that we keep banging on about works wonders if put into practice.

Please give it a try and continue to talk with your doctor about your therapy and medication options.

There is help hope! It will take some time and effort, but it is worth it, I promise.:)

S.C.