panic attack symptoms women
Has anyone tried this med?
I am a healthy 26 yr old woman who has been diagnosed with dsythmia and panic attacks for 4 years now. these symptoms always seem to come and go but recently it has stayed for awhile. I have been on Lexapro 20mg for 3 yrs and the effects have worn off. My doc has now prescribed a Lex/wellbutrin combo. Has anyone responded positively to this? please no horror stories. It makes me nervous. thank you
I was on that combo. It was OK. Gave me more energy. I liked that wellutrin didn’t have the sexual side effects that I had experienced with a lot of other drugs. However, I had to stop wellbutrin when they found out I also had an eating disorder. I guess it can cause seizures in people with eating disorders, so I guess it wasn’t the med for me. Too bad cause it seemed to be helping. Don’t worry. Both wellbutrin and lexapro are used a lot and very well tolerated by people. Anytime you have problems like this though, meds may need a little tweaking from time to time. It is just part of the deal, so be patient and good luck. I gotta tell you though…what has helped me more than anything has been talking with my psychologist. If all you do is take meds and don’t do counseling, it is unlikely that you will really ever be better. It isn’t just a chemical imbalance problem. It is also poor coping skills that you probably learned long long ago. At least that’s what it was for me. Counseling has turned my life around and I have never been happier. The meds just helped that road be a little less bumpy. Good Luck!
Panic attack (english version)-Golden Retriever
Since there is a lot of misunderstanding in regards to panic attacks, I’d like to start by asking you a few simple questions. Have you ever ended up in ER because you thought you were having a heart attack, and after they check you out they told you it was an anxiety attack? Maybe you have thoughts that your breathing will stop because your chest feels tight? Have you ever taken a drive and been pressed down with the fear that you’ll get stuck in traffic on top of a bridge (or under one)? Ever thought you were going to lose control and go crazy? Do you find yourself getting on edge and feeling nervous in situations that used to have no effect on you? If you experience any of these feelings, you could be suffering from anxiety. Click here to read the rest of the article: Panic Away!