Just had a panic attack

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I just took 1.5 mg of Ativan. I had a panic attack. Still feeling lots of baseline anxiety but its not a full blown panic attack anymore as of right now.

I re-started on Escitalopram today. I know SSRI’s can increase anxiety at the start of taking them before they make you feel better. I just gotta tough it out.

I feel like im suffering. I have a doctors appointment tomorrow to go over my blood and urine test results. I hope she gives more ativan too. I think she will.

Anyone have any positive words for me?

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Hang in there man.

Have any idea what triggers them?

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Sometimes its completely random like it was today. Sometimes its caused by social events.

Hope you’re doing well Dizzy.

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I think Escitalopram can treat panic attacks

From Google

Escitalopram is a type of antidepressant known as a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). It’s often used to treat depression and is sometimes used for anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) or panic attacks.

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I understand the social events thing, I’m the same way. That’s gotta be hard man. And yes I’m doing good, thanks for asking

Hope you get to the bottom of it

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Yeah its used for panic attacks. Though when just starting it, it can make you feel worse.

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Thanks man.

What meds are you on?

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I’m only on abilify injections, which I really like. I never had a very bad case of schizophrenia. So it does the trick for me. I just hope I’m not getting used to/building a tolerance to it.

I’ve only had one panic attack before, which was pretty bad and embarrassing. So I can relate a little. I couldn’t imagine having them everyday. Do you ever get used to them?

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I don’t get them everyday thankfully. More like 2 to 3 times a week recently.

And nah man I’ve never got used to them. They feel horrible every time.

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I’m so sorry you’re suffering with panic attacks, I know how much they suck. I hope you find the answers soon @TheCanuk

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Thank you, I appreciate it.

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I have learned to manage them

Just check out for a period of time

Don’t panic the people around you

They tend to pass

But, of course that depends on what is the underlying reason

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Yeah I know. Mine dont last very long but they are intense. I always get the urge to call an ambulance cause it feels like im about to die.

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I hope you get some relief soon from these panic attacks. They can be completely debilitating, at least they were for me. I seem to get less of them as I age.

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Thanks! Im still pretty young (29) so hopefully as I get older they start to improve.

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Ever thought about therapy? I’m sure they could at least teach you some coping mechanisms for when they happen. I’ve never had any luck with therapy, but i would if I were you.

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Yeah therapy would probably be good for me. A combination of meds and therapy is best for anxiety.

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I know how you feel

The first time I was sure it was a heart attack

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I don’t take benzos for anxiety and panic attacks…learned how to control the fear associated with it…it takes practice, you have to divert your immediate attention away from the fear…

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I had one yesterday morning, they suck! Sorry you have to go through them as well.

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