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Jan 7th, 2009
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’d like some opinions from people who have panic attacks on the severity of mine. Basically what I want to know is: I’ve assumed mine are comparatively mild, is it worth going on medication for them?
I live with depression, and have been taking Cipramil for 8 years. In times of works stress (such as the last 2-3 months of last year), I have them about thee times a week. Normally only one every couple of weeks. When it happens the sequence is:
- Intense feeling of déjà vu.
- Intense feeling of nausea, accompanied by feelings of terror and panic.
- Then its like time stops: I see myself at the single point in the whole continuum of my life, I see where I’ve been, where I am now, and where I’m going. And I feel like I’m afraid, and I’m going to lose everything I have achieved and accomplished.
- Lots of sweat, blood runs from my face.
- Anger, as I’m pissed off as its happened again.
- Then I try to regain control, and get my **** together.
Overall the feeling is probabaly more anxiety than panic – no prizes for guessing that I have mental health issues generally, I already know that. But as the vast majority of the attacks come and go in about 5-10 minutes, I don’t really know if its worth taking any meds, or even if there are any.
Any thoughts or advice would be most welcome. Many thanks folks.
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  | Posted Jan 9th, 2009 at 9:02PM Thanks humbold and cugirl. I know you'r both right, however I know exactly what the issues are (been in counselling twice before - second one also hypnotherapy, and also have a degree in Psychology myself). Problem is I have neither the time nor the cash to spend months/years in counselling again. I know its lazy, I just want the quick fix!!   |
 | Posted Mar 31st, 2009 at 12:24PM I have had panic attacks off and on for 25 years. I keep Xanax with me, wherever I go. I don't often need to take it, but just knowing that I have it seems to help. Maybe it would be helpful to you. |
 | Posted May 10th, 2009 at 5:22PM im glad i dont have this often..it takes me almost 10min too..u feel like u cant breath at all,i hate it..but like i said im glad its not often so idk if u need meds  |
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