Posted by Mrs C. on December 19, 2003, at 8:50:51
In reply to panic attacks, lexapro, cognitive therapy, posted by littlepanickyjessica on December 18, 2003, at 23:51:41
> hey guys...been reading this thread for some time now, it's pretty interesting, makes me feel scared and normal all at the same time. anyway, had first panic attack little over a month ago and have since suffered from nearly intolerable anxiety and recurrent, yet not as violent as the initial, panic attacks. tried many things such as changing diet, quit drinking, cognitive therapy, acupunture, massage, etc. took zoloft for one day and felt absolutely terrible...have taken half of one xanax to help get thru a panic attack. am generally not excited about getting on meds but have heard lots of good things lately about lexapro. wondering if anyone out there had bad reaction to zoloft and favorable reaction to lexapro...i know they are both SSRIs. also wondering if anyone has personally gotten through panic/anxiety without meds...just therapy only or whatever. this is not a fun experience but everyone keeps telling me that someday i will look back on it as a blessing. reactions, anyone? by the way, this anxiety stuff is all new to me...is it in any way typical to feel physically anxious all day even though you lead a relatively stress-free life? thanks, guys. i hope everyone feels better.
You can absolutely feel anxious without having a stressful life. This is why I am on Lex because of anxiety that was becoming intolerable. I have a wonderful marriage, a great part-time job, no financial or health problems. Just anxiety which lead to depression for me. Since about my fifth week on lex I feel incredible! Keep on trying, it may work for you too. Good Luck!
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