Newbie - Meds no longer working

Thanks,

Kat

Post edited by: Kat180, at: 04/20/2008 17:40

I so understand about not wanting to get meds that take the "life" out of you. I was put on some for nerve pain and I couldn't get out of bed. It was really bad for a long time.

Do you know what triggers you attacks? You started having them at a young age. I started having mine from abuse issues as a child.

I hope you can find a medicine that works for you. We are here if you need to talk!

I will do my best to help Your friend, Chris

Nice to see you. I too haven't been on medication very long but so far so good. I know what you mean about awful side effects. That is the downfall of taking medication. I don't have any experience with paxil so can't really offer any advice to you about it. I agree with Chris that you should get an opinion from your doctor about changing the dose to make you more comfortable. Have you spoken to your doctor about a possible cause for you anxiety and panic attacks? I'm here for a chat anytime and would like to help you the best that I can.

Gemma

Thanks for your reply and concern... it's nice to know I'm not alone

I haven't seen my doctor about this since it's been a gradual worsening over the last several months, but I see now that an adjustment is probably necessary. It was a long cold winter, too and that never helps.

I've been to therapy off and on before and have never really found where the anxiety started. I was the child of an unwed teenage mother and put up for adoption days after I was born, in foster care for six months, then adopted by my parents. Even though I don't remember it, apparently it can have a lot to do with separation anxiety, etc. I also know that my mother was an addict and not certain if she used while pregnant, so there are many unknowns for me. All I know is that I can remember as young as 7 or 8 waking up in the middle of night feeling like I couldn't breathe and absolutely terrified. So it's been almost a 30-year struggle for me.

Thanks again for your kindness and support. Just knowing there are people willing to listen is a huge relief.

Kat.

Your right, that may have alot to do with your anxiety! Adoption is hard on a person. Just not knowing the facts about it. Did your parents treat you well? Did you know at a young age that you were adopted? Seven is very young to be going through anxiety. I know mine started early because I was abused.

If I ask to many questions, just tell me to knock it off!!! I like to have as much information as possible before I give out alot of advice. I just don't want to tell someone something and have it be totally off the wall and turn into a big misunderstanding!!! It causes everyone problems then!!! I hope people will understand that about me!

I hope you are feeling welcome here and find it as helpful as I do. I have made alot of very wonderful friends and get more support here than at home. The people here are amazing!

I hope you are feeling better and have a great day! Your Friend, Chris