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Hi was on 150mg for couple of months for panic attacks, found them great! Any way last week there was a upset so I asked doc to increase me to get me through a bad time, so last tues started 225mg, I know u get symtons with them goin into ur system but I didn't think I would be this bad! Feeling so anxious 24/7 taking panic attacks and feeling very light headed.so I yesturday I only took my 150mg felt a little bit better but still anxious and scared to do things again, rang my doc but she isn't in until tomorrow can anyone here help me for advise? Many thanks xx
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amanda25783 1979
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Yes, I have been there.
I would suggest that your increase in panic attacks are a product of the disease, rather than the increased dose of Venlafaxine. You have just been through the experience of a bad time, and it/ your anxiety won't get better over-night.
I looked up on Medline whether Venlafaxine might give you hypotension, (low blood pressure) and although it is unusual, it does occur. This might be the cause of your light headedness. Perhaps, rather than just 150 mg, or the 225 mg prescribed, try taking 150 mg, and an additional 37.5 mg, today? And then make sure that you have an appointment with your GP when she gets back tomorrow.
In the mean time, try anything that you know works for you in terms of controlling panic attacks. Calming music, aromatherapy baths, playing computer games, reading poetry, walking in the fresh air, or whatever.
Hang in there! It always gets better, and you will too! xx
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amanda25783 1979
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Yes, I have been there.
I would suggest that your increase in panic attacks are a product of the illness, rather than the increased dose of Venlafaxine. You have just been through the experience of a bad time, and it/ your anxiety won't get better over-night.
I looked up on Medline whether Venlafaxine might give you hypotension, (low blood pressure) and although it is unusual, it does occur. This might be the cause of your light headedness. Perhaps, rather than just 150 mg, or the 225 mg prescribed, try taking 150 mg, and an additional 37.5 mg, today? And then make sure that you have an appointment with your GP when she gets back tomorrow.
In the mean time, try anything that you know works for you in terms of controlling panic attacks. Calming music, aromatherapy baths, playing computer games, reading poetry, walking in the fresh air, or whatever.
Hang in there! It always gets better, and you will too! xx
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amanda25783 1979
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Illnesses such as ours are slow to recover from, and you have to keep going.
Do you have a close friend that could be with you, or better still, if you can cope with it, take you out for the afternoon today? It helps not to be preoccupied.
Sending you hugs xx
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jpm 1979
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Now I wish I did but i am by myself and have no-one i can talk to on a personal level. Lea\n on him when things are bad, cry and cry and get the pain out of your system. I think perhaps why we have the ability to cry. Like an erupting volcano, getting rid of the crap inside ourselves.
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