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I have been having panic attacks and have consulted various doctors. It starts with weakness in thigh and now in the jaw. My blood test are find and thyroid test and xray for hip and neck are also fine.

I noticed drinking a few glasses of WATER really helped. You should remember your symptoms. I’ve noticed certain foods triggered it sometimes also. MSG most likely isn’t something you want in your food either.

Try an elimination diet. You might also have a pinched nerve somewhere.

http://www.medicinenet.com/sciatica/article.htm

You might also have blood sugar or other similar metabolism problems.

Check family histories.

I am confused when I read about panic attacks being bad, and exercises being good for us. Heart rate is up for both.

Heart rate for panic attacks is faster then exercising. I’ve felt a persons heart beat during a panic attack its much much higher then exercise. Thats why its bad. Also your body goes into survival mode during panic attacks which doesn’t help the situation.

im 16 and im going on a school fieldtrip for 1 week. I get really nervous and scared when im not with my parents or people that im comfortable with. I am going to be on a plane and i get attacks when there is crowded areas or just out of no where. Does anyone have advice on how to go on this trip and not get homesick or get a panic attack and want to come home?

When you feel a panic attack coming, take several slow, deep breaths. Remind yourself that nothing bad is happening to you – it’s just a feeling, like any other feeling, and it can’t last forever. Try to step back from what you are feeling and look at it objectively – is there really anything to be panicking about? Is there actually anything bad happening to you, besides the uncomfortable sensations you’re feeling? Talk yourself down from your anxiety, until you are comfortable in the situation. Remember that the very worst thing that can happen is that you feel scared, and that feeling is only temporary – it can’t last forever, and once it’s over you will feel fine again.

I think that once you get going on the field trip, you will probably be having so much fun with your friends that you won’t even have time to be anxious or homesick. Just keep your mind focused on what’s going on around you – on the fun people are having, on what you’re learning, etc. – and don’t focus on any feelings of homesickness you might have. Remember that it’s only a week, and everything at home will be just how you left it when you get back. Good luck!

I am going to my doc who wants to put me on an antidepressant.
He put me on Zoloft which I did not tolerate well at all. He likes me to put input into things, and I would like to have an idea of which antidepressant for my panic attacks would be. He of course would make the final descion, but he does ask my opinion.
Any expierences out there?

Zoloft is an SSRI. All SSRIs cause some problems in the first month of treatment. They include:

nausea
drowsiness
headache
changes in weight and appetite
changes in sexual behaviour
increased feelings of depression and anxiety
tremors
increased sweating

But they will disappear after 1 month. SSRIs work differently in people. It is not able to predict which one will suit you best. You may have to try different drugs before you stick on to one.

SSRIs are:

(Trade names in parentheses)

citalopram (Celexa, Cipramil, Emocal, Sepram)
escitalopram oxalate (Lexapro, Cipralex, Esertia)
fluoxetine (Prozac, Fontex, Seromex, Seronil, Sarafem, Fluctin (EUR))
fluvoxamine maleate (Luvox, Faverin)
paroxetine (Paxil, Seroxat, Aropax, Deroxat)
sertraline (Zoloft, Lustral, Serlain)

Paroxetine has more approved indications than others but Fluoxetine is the long acting one. If you are a male you must select one with a shorter halflife (paroxetine or fluvoxamine) because you will be able to take drug holidays if you develop a sexual dysfunction later. All SSRIs cause sexual dysfunction in men.

Bupropion (amfebutamone) (brand names Wellbutrin and Zyban) is a different type of antidepressant. It is safer than SSRIs and doesn’t cause sexual side effects. Bupropion lowers seizure threshold but an extended release version of this drug is very safe. New studies show that Bupropion XL can be used for panic disorders.

Mirtazapine is also a safe drug without any sexual side effects that can be used for Panic Disorders. This drug may cause weight gain and it is sedative in low doses (a unique property of mirtazapine).

More info: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antidepressants

Select a drug which suits best to you.

I have never had any panic attacks until a few days ago. I drank heavily for 3 days straight and have had two panic attacks since. I have never taken any medication at all for anxiety, depression, etc. Also, are there any ways to never have them again?

I always feel more anxiety after drinking heavily. And the only time I have had true panic attacks is after drinking very heavily.

A. panic disorder starts earlier
B. depression is more common in GAD
C. alcoholism is more common in GAD
D. the ratio of men to women is greater in panic disorder

i’m so desperate HELP!! please?

Panic means a sudden shocking incidence which is capable of destabilizing one suddenly. And I think generalized anxiety disorder occurs gradually over a period of time. It is just like slow poisoning.

I’ve been having panic attacks for about a year now. I also usually have like a lump in my throat feeling and nausea. I saw a doctor a few months ago and she prescribed me some Lorazepam. The med did not work very well, and I still have panic attacks.
I have panic attacks because I start thinking of getting them or getting nauseous. So in a way, I have developed a fear; I’m pretty sure I must have Panic Disorder.

Try cognitive therapy. It did wonders for me.

I’m about 16 years old and have been experiencing anxiety and really bad panic attacks for the past 2 years. I am really getting sick and tired of this. What are some treatments to anxiety and panic attacks.

If you have tried different methods and its really bad to the point where you cant function normally or its getting in the way of school, go to the dr and talk to them about. They will give you a medication that is called an anxiolytic…which many people take. That will really help control your anxiety.

You should also try some meditating. Exercise your mind and learn to control it. Train your mind and your body to stay relaxed. It sounds like it woudlnt work, but you will be surprised.
Try this website. There are many more online.
http://naturalanxietycures.net/

She started having panic attacks in the mourning and blackouts. She went to the Doctor and he perscribed anti-depressants for her and told her she had a chemical inbalance. The Doctor didn’t test her or anything he just asked her question for about ten minutes then perscribed anti-depressants. He later then got his license to practice medicine taken away. Her panic attacks went away but eventually she will have to go off the medication. I have been reading about panic attacks and I am psych major so I understand a little bit about the brain and disorders can anyone help shed more light on the subject of panic attacks and black outs?

I suffer panic attack so I can relate to how your gf must be feeling, & its great she has you being supportive & someone she can talk about her problems to.

When I firt started having panic attacks I had no clue what was happening to me I thought I was going crazy.
It came to a point I had many blackouts and couldnt even leave my house. If I did my heart would start to race so fast & start sweating, tremblin & could not speak nor concentrate etc (all the symptoms).
It’s somthing you have no control over, I read so much advice about the breathing excericse to do, its not useful what so ever!! does not help, well not for me anyways & really dont think it wold help anyone with this disorder. Imagine trying doing it infornt of someone you dont know while having a panic atack they would think your totally insane haha.

Anyways It came to much for me to cope with and it was scary not knowing what was wrong with me so in the end I went to the hospital who diagnosed me with panic disorder.
In away it was kind of a relief knowing what I had wrong with me and knowing it is supposed to be curable over time.
The doctor put me on anti depressents & Trancs
which had MANY side effects but after months of trying different medications finally found one that worked great with me. If I stop taking my medication the PANIC all comes back, or if Im even a few hours late of taking my medication itys really not nice but id rather that than have panic attacks.

Well I hope sharing my information with you helps.

I’ve suffered from panic attacks since I was very little, and my first major panic attack was when I was in the middle of a very busy restaurant. Another one was on a crowded train on my way to work and my heart-rate jumped like crazy.

If anyone out there experience those similar reactions.. What are the best treatments for ending these panic attacks? THANKS!

Having my own experience, speaking with others, and reading literature, I learned that "panic" is a defense mechanism that protects us from over-whelming anxiety. The problem therefore, is not the "panic", it’s the underlying anxiety.

I would suggest that you look into the "release-valve treatment," as it helped me a great deal with my anxiety. Also, do your reading and studying to give you a better understanding of the main causes and treatments of panic attacks.