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02/05/2010 01:48 AM
Bribarian
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Just wondering who else has been through panic attacks. I've been having some different issues lately. I don't have any anxiety or panic attacks now, but I'm starting to experience other highs and lows. Just wondering if anyone else had this happen after being diagnosed with panic disorder.

I've heard they come linked together.
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02/05/2010 02:30 AM  Top
Lrose35
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I get severe anxiety during the daytime and early evening hours. Even right now 5:25 am I am suffering from severe anxiety. I have only had one serious panic attack that ended me up in the ER. But I get little panic attacks like when I drive on the highway or if there is a lot of stress at home.
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02/05/2010 02:51 AM  Top
Bribarian
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I'm better equipped to deal with panic attacks, being as I've had so many I feel like my mind finally realized, it's going to end, and I'm still going to be here.

Lately I've been having some severe mood swings.

The other day I was playing a video game with a friend, everytime I interacted with the game I got a real intense and uncomfortable high. Does this sound familiar?

02/05/2010 04:30 AM  Top
Muggins
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I have been officialy (sp sorry) diagnosed with panic disorder as well as bi-polar and temporal lobe epilepsy - not a fun combination.
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02/05/2010 05:02 AM  Top
Dit
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I've been diagnosed with GAD and have yrs ago had panic attacks. My meds have worked well so i do not get any more panic attacks. I do experience some anxiety & i have Klonopin to take for it. There is hope hang in there.

Post edited by: Dit, at: 02/05/2010 05:07 AM

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02/05/2010 05:50 AM  Top
capecod84
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I have anxiety and panic attacks. I usally take a xanax and lie down.
My experience is no substitute for sound medical advice.

02/05/2010 06:51 AM  Top
Drucilla
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I've had panic attacks for 40 years! They started in my teens, and back then nobody had ever heard of sucha thing. I take a beta blocker (propranolol) and in about 20 minutes it's controlled. I also have used the trick of putting ice in my mouth, I have no clue why that works, but it does. Drucilla
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02/05/2010 07:58 AM  Top
unbalanceddave
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I also have panic attacks ans anxiety. I take Buspar and Paxil and they don't seem to be helping yet, but I'm hoping they need more time.

02/05/2010 01:22 PM  Top
FriedBrainNuggets
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i have anxiety and panic attacks, the anxiety is worse for me to deal with since they seem to have no end...at least a damn panic attack ends. i use marijuana for the anxiety, it works well for me since i refuse to take the klonopin or ativan prescribed for me...and its better for my liver
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02/05/2010 01:52 PM  Top
YorkieLove
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I have anxiety attacks. I've run from a professional function before due to anxiety. I don't take anything for it. Having my dog close to me help. I'm thinking of getting her certified as an assistance dog.

My anxiety is mainly in a professional setting.

Lisa

My advice is purely personal. I am not a Doctor and there is NO substitute for getting proper medical diagnosis and advice.

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