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Panic disorder

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ricky97128
ricky97128

Hi,

I just wanted to share my own experience with Anxiety and Panic attacks.

I am a 30 year old man and i had my first panic attack aged 17 which I am certain was caused by smoking cannabis. Since then I have had them on and off over the years but had always managed to get over them and get on with my life.

Then about a month ago, I wasn't sleeping well and was feeling a bit run down and I awoke one morning to having the worst panic attack I have ever had.Since then I have been having attacks daily with symptoms including: palpitations,heavy breathing,tiredness,clammy feet,hands and hot,tingly spells.

For the first time it is actually started to seriously affect my life as I do not want to go anywhere or be around other people, it has also been affecting my work as I have had several days off in the month alone.

Last week I finally plucked up the courage to seek medical advice from my GP, who has prescribed me fluoxetine and recommended I do cognitive behavioural therapy.But so far being on the drugs has actually made me feel worse as I have developed tremors,my legs feel like jelly all the time and I am getting hardly any sleep at all now.

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    katie2538 ricky97128

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    I am so sorry you are having a hard time. We've all been there, sadly. It does get better. It may take a few weeks to get thr meds in your system but hang in there. I am currently on celexa, buspar, and ativan for my anxiety. Some days I don't need an ativan and some days I do. Maybe ask your GP for something like that, that is fast acting to calm you down a bit until your meds kick in. Best of luck and hang in there.
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