Anxiety Disorders Support Group

I started having panic attacks 23 yrs ago. Also, anxiety attacks, along with depression. I am on meds, but sometimes, it seems as if they don't help me. In the beginning, i went for counseling for many many years. I don't know why i keep having these problems, and i get very discouraged about it.

I completely understand ChatterBox. I have been dealing with panic, anxiety, and depression issues over 20 years myself. You are correct about using meds to treat/manage these conditions over a long period of time. The meds, esp benzodiazepines, become less and less effective over time. They will often just completely quit working and then you are left with horrible withdrawal issues to struggle with.

What meds are you currently taking? What are the worse sx's for you? Can you exercise at all or does the anxiety make this impossible? Have you ever tried to meditate?

For many anxiety people we find that in time anxiety medicatons cause what they are given for and in my case it was a hundred times worse than my original anxiety

WORST decision of my life...but who knew?

Seeking therapies to help can be very frustrating. There needs to be some kind of definitive test (hopefully some day a DNA one) that indicates which therapy(ies) will work for whom. I pray for that day.

I really need to try CBT again has anyone done that that was quiet effective.

What is CBT?

bangbang what is CBT did you find out yet.I have no idea what it is

in fact on this site there are alot of things I have no idea what they are.Glad I don't because if I knew I would have it.This is just my thought from your little brother Paul.Does it make sence to understand every thing in life.I think not.Well any how HAPPY THANKGIVIBG TO YOU ALL OPP'S I ALMOST SAID HAPPY THANKS GIVING TO ALL YOU RICH BASTURDS.oK

well maybe off topic a bit and maybe right on target.The ? Is what is CBT

well the only thing I can come up with in this tiny little brain I have and it can be scrambled at times.ok ok CBT to me means cognative behavioral thinking.

Hi Chatterbox

I went thru a combination of treatments (CBT, medicine, acupuncture, meditation). They helps a lot especially meditation and CBT. You might want to give it a try.

Best Wishes to you

rainwater

Could you please tell me what CBT is. I've seen several people write it, but i don't know what it stands for. Thanks a bunch!! http://cdn.mdjunction.com/components/com_joomlaboard/ emoticons/smile.png