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lillyre
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1 Posts

Posted - 08/04/2005 : 19:09:14

I experience panic attacks and depression. I wonder if the anxiety causes depression or the depression causes anxiety. I take an antianxiety medication. I have taken several antidepressants but it seems that they cause me to have even more anxiety attacks. I don't know what to do anymore. My psychiatrist told me to take Saint John's Wort when I told him that I couldn't tolerate lexapro. Several years ago I took paxil and it helped but when I was prescribed it again I just became anxiety ridden. Does anyone have any suggestions?
Lil

aquamarine
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Posted - 08/05/2005 : 10:58:11

Hi Lillyre,

I have anxiety and panic attacks too, along with my depression. Like you I wonder which came first, but I think the question is a futile one. Once the cycle has started it is a chicken, or egg thing.

I am not sure if Lexapro and paxil and St John's wort are the only things you have tried...but I know paxil increased my anxiety and suicidality and St. Johns Wort was useless for me...did nothing. Part of the problem with St. Johns Wort is there are no standardizations or regulations on how much of the antidepressant substance is in any given brand.

Anyways, It can often take numerous medication trials to get the right medication for you as an individual. For many people it takes a combination of medications to help them. I hope you keep talking with us and we will help you through the difficult task of finding the medication/s that help you.
...Aqua

Amie (inactive)
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Posted - 11/22/2005 : 09:49:37

Hi,

I have the same and what really works for my anxiety is effexor and rivotril. I had gone off the rivotril and decreased my effexor recently and my anxiety came back with a vengence. I was taking ativan everyday (which works but is not ideal). So I switched back and now it's fine. Effexor is for depression and anxiety so I think it is a bit unique in that sense. Also, I think my zyprexa helps too.
I often wonder if some of my anxiety isn't "rebound anxiety" from some of my meds because it seemed to get worse once I was on more medication.
Amie

stressandanxiaty
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1 Posts

Posted - 01/30/2006 : 02:09:55

Lately I think I've started having anxiety or panic attacks, but I'm
not sure. Twice this week my
heart began racing out of control, like I was afraid of something but I
don't know what. Along
with that I had a sinking feeling. Kind of a very unworldly, lonely
feeling. I was really
concerned that I might be going crazy. I thought about seeing a doctor
but am more worried Iâd
just be put on some medication. I found a list of anxiety symptoms at
www.selftherapy.org , which
has calmed me down a bit as it's sounds quite like what Iâm
experiencing. Has anyone every tried
that program? Or have any other suggestions? Does this sound like
anxiety??

Amie (inactive)
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746 Posts
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Posted - 02/03/2006 : 20:56:03

Hi Stress and anxiety,

I think you should go see a dr because it could be any number of things. Like, not to scare you but I think it could be something to do with the heart sometimes. When our hearts race we could feel weird at the same time psychologically even if it's a physical issue.

Or, it could be an anxiety attack. I have had that but never a panic attack. To my understanding, panic attacks are something that you would definitely recognize as the person thinks they are dying, quite literally. In any case get checked out so that you can have peace of mind. If you don't want medication say so and then see how it goes. You might not have another one. If you do then you can decide whether you want medication or not. Sometimes it doesn't take alot of medication to help a person so that is something to know. Anyhow take care.

Amie

sasha
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Posted - 05/13/2006 : 20:54:40

I have depression with anxiety and panic. One thing that has really helped me with my anxiety and panic is a relaxation therapy group.

I took it for about 6 weeks. I couldn't believe how much more relaxed I felt. One thing it taught me is that I could control my anxiety and panic through diaphragm deep breathing. I had a hard time beleiving and accepting this at first.

I practised it though and found it really did work.

One thing they taught me was to find my trigger point.

This is the point where I am feeling a little anxious but not into a
full blown anxiety or panic attack. Once I recognized this trigger point (my stomach - anxious feelings in my stomach) I can then start the deep breathing to control it. If I wait too long and get into a full blown attack then I can't control it. The key here is to recognize your trigger point and start the deep breathing. Trigger points can be different for every one.

One reason I had a hard time believing this and accepting this is because I have had anxiety and panic attacks all of my life . I thought that they controlled me and that I had no control over them. To realize I could control them was a slow process but I finally got it. I have to work at the awareness sometimes though.

It really works. The Relaxation therapy was throught my Mental health out patient clinic. The material the used was from the University of British Columbia in Vancouver BC. I don't know if you can access this material through their Psychiatry department website.

Hope this is of help to someone. I will try to find the material I was given at the time if anyone has any questions.

Sasha is my dogs name.

sasha
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821 Posts
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Posted - 05/17/2006 : 01:38:35

This is Sasha replying to my own Posting. I just reread it and I think I gave the impression that I was doing wonderful.

The truth is I don't know how I'm doing. I'm having a really hard time at work and am feeling really anxious and depressed about it. Starting to feel overwhelmed by the anxiety. I've been taking a break from counselling etc. But I think I need to go back. This really frustrates me. I don't know why.
Actually maybe I do.
My Psychiatrist left. Before he left we talked about him referring me to another one at the health center.

We also talked about me trying clonazepam. He also said he would put something in my file about needing support and time off of work because of the situation there.
Then I found out that all he put in my file was that I wasn't suicidal.
This really upsets me that he didn't follow through. It takes so long to get referred to a Psych. Now I'll have to go on the waiting list again. I feel like he really let me down.
This all happened last year.
What's taking me so long to get this sorted out? The lack of Dr.s here where I live. When I finally left my old GP no other Dr. in town was accepting new patients unless they had moved here.
So I had to go to the walkin clinic to get my meds refilled. Finally after about 9 months one of the Dr's there said he would take me.
I only saw him twice at the clinc and now once at his office.
I'm running out of meds in another couple of weeks. I don't know if I should go to him before then or wait. (Lots of fear here!)

Sasha is my dogs name.

jennismortal
Starting Member

12 Posts
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Posted - 05/24/2009 : 01:36:59

quote:
Originally posted by Amie

Hi,

I have the same and what really works for my anxiety is effexor and rivotril. I had gone off the rivotril and decreased my effexor recently and my anxiety came back with a vengence. I was taking ativan everyday (which works but is not ideal). So I switched back and now it's fine. Effexor is for depression and anxiety so I think it is a bit unique in that sense. Also, I think my zyprexa helps too.
I often wonder if some of my anxiety isn't "rebound anxiety" from some of my meds because it seemed to get worse once I was on more medication.
Amie

I do agree with your opinions, it's really a good and flexible job..
Thanks for giving this nice advice....

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sehr
Starting Member

1 Posts

Posted - 12/26/2010 : 11:47:48

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jenniferlucas
Starting Member

2 Posts

Posted - 12/30/2015 : 03:32:46

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