Posted by ZeeZee on January 13, 2003, at 10:14:51
In reply to Panic Attacks / Lexapro / searching for answers, posted by mikal on January 13, 2003, at 8:48:29
Hi Michael,
Please be assured that I and many, many, more on this board can relate to your problem of panic disorder. I do the same thing, I have one anxious, sleepless night and then wham, it becomes a "new thing" - I can't sleep and am fearful. My fear is going insane, not haveing a heart attack, but that doesn't matter - it's just the nature of this disorder.
I want to recommend some books to you that might help make sense out of some of this.
Please read Claire Weeks "More Help for your Nerves" and Bronwyn Fox's "Working Through Panic"".
You need something to help you break this cycle until the Lexapro begins to work. Both reading and CBT plus a benzo should prove helpful. I'm still searching for the right medication and use my books and benzo's in the meantime.
Good luck to you and keep us posted on your progress.
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