Posted by tina on July 9, 2001, at 14:12:26
In reply to severe panic disorder...desperate, posted by darkling on July 9, 2001, at 12:07:14
What's wrong with seeing a psych on a regular basis? Isn't there some way you can do that? Taking benzodiazepines is the fastest way to get rid of panic but they are addicting if you abuse them. There must be a doc out there that will give you these. Keep trying. If you don't like Paxil, try something else. Don't give up.
> i have been having panic attacks for almost three years now. at one point i was having them daily-serious ones-with many symptoms. i took paxil for a while and it helped, but i didnt like the way i felt-i wanted meds that would stop the panic attacks while NOT changing anything else. i want to be myself just without the panic attacks. i want to be able to leave my house again... the problem is im 18 and most doctors wont give me a script w/o me seeing a psych on a continual basis. my familys shrink doesnt feel comfortable prescribing me with a fast acting med that i can take just when i feel one coming on because, for the most part, those medications are addictive. im going to be 19 in a month and im dreading commemorating losing another year of my life to this. any advise is welcome! names of lenient psychs, international pharms, herbal alternatives, meds i might not know about... these are supposed to be the best years of my life, but ill never know because im missing them!
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