Posted by cares4 on October 12, 2003, at 22:54:59
In reply to Re: Benzos - Dr. Bob - too contoversial ?, posted by me on August 8, 1999, at 11:10:20
I had my first panic attack 2 1/2 years ago, since then I still have daily anxiety and usually full panic attacks at least twice a week. I take Lexapro 1.5 tab at night, and ativan as needed, which I need one every night just to sleep. On bad days i take them twice a day, some days only at bed time. My question is I am 32, have a stressful life, but will I suffer from this anxiety forever? I have tried several different antidepressents and usually they caused me anxiety, so this Lexapro seems to be the best. I can't do anything without having a panic attack, I can't go out w/friend, to school plays, to concerts, anything where I feel I can't get out without being obvious, just there mere thought of having an attack, seems to cause one. I am 32 and I can't stand this anymore. I feel one coming on now. I can't afford psychotherapy, I tried it once and it didn't do anything for my anxiety anyway. Do you think me taking ativan for this long is safe? I have heart palpations, chest pains, daily headaches, and dizziness, I have to wonder if the medicine is doing this, or if the stress I am under is causing it. The doctor says I am probably stressed, but I think the extreme stress for 3 years could be damaging to my body. I dont' know, I just wish I understood, what has happened to make me have panic attacks, and will they ever stop?
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