Posted by mercedes on June 21, 2003, at 3:51:32
In reply to Re: Susy needs help!, posted by Susy on June 21, 2003, at 0:00:16
Susy, I too am on Xanex, which calms me, however I've had severe panic attacks where my eyes get this crossed eye vision (I have not heard anyone say this about their panic attacks yet). After I have these attacks, which leave me with slurred speach, a very bad headache, and then I fall asleep for a few hours, I usually don't remember much of anything that happened right before the attack.
The combination of the xanex and effexor have decreased these attacks but it only takes a little stress or if someone says negative things to me, or my 23 year old son upsets me, I usually get these attacks a few days later. I hate them.
I also feared taking any medication for the first time. The strongest med I'd ever taken was tylenol, until I developed PTSD. I was so scared to take a new medication that I would ask a freind to stay with me until the med took effect. And I've tried alot of them. Paxil did not work for me. I recently tried Gabitrol. YUK, I had dizzyness, headaches, stomach pains and shooting needles coming out of my skin, like ants crawling all over me. I stopped taking it and called my Psyc dr and told him I couldn't take it. I also tried St Johns Wart several years ago and the box is in a drawer somewhere. I don't remember why I stopped. I recomend you read up on it first and talk to your Dr. first.
Mercedes
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