I have panic disorder that has made me agoraphobic (afraid to leave my own home), and a few months ago my doctor gave me some Klonopin. I had a really bad experience on it–it was like a panic attack, but worse, and it lasted for hours. The experience left me scarred, and since then I’ve developed a phobia of all medication–even over-the-counter stuff like Advil. I always think back to that time on Klonopin and imagine every medication will do that to me. Sometimes I psych myself out so much by reading about all the side effects, that I think I imagine getting all the symptoms listed.
A few weeks ago, I was given Xanax, since I’m still agoraphobic. I broke a pill in half and took that, because I was too scared to take the whole dose. I did fine on it, besides some general nervousness. But even though my experience was alright, I still get nervous trying to take it again. I haven’t been able to since.
I know this is all in my head, but has anyone else had this phobia, and can you offer any advice on how you got over it? I need to take my medication, but this phobia has been sabotaging my treatment.
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Filed under Phobia by on Nov 1st, 2010. Comment. 
Every time someone hears about my attacks, I get useless and banal "advice" on overcoming them. People with no real psychological education other than reading self help books and watching Dr. Phil. My favorite is "suck it up" and "be a man." So anyone out there with panic disorder get this often or notice this? Does it bug you? How do you cope? It’s bad enough to have an illness that has you by the throat, but to endure constant ignorance is just salt in the wound.
10 years with panic disorder (agoraphobia on and off) Have been on Paxil, Lexapro, Celexa, Effexor, Xanax, Klonopin, Valium, etc.
Tested for bi-polar and manic depression..hade neither, but was given Depikote "just in case" and it reacted badly.
8 years for constant therapy, psychotherapy, CBT, meditation and relaxation techniques, feedback related techniques and very little progress with most. CBT is still current and on going.
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Filed under Panic Disorder by on Aug 12th, 2010. 3 Comments.
I have heard everything from you are born with it to because you have sinned too much to its from processed foods to its from the hormones in the milk! Why is it so common! If you are going to tell me that it isnt a real disorder, I will beg to differ with you! If you have some helpful info, then I would be greatly appreciative. Has anyone here suffered extreme dibilitating panic, been on meds, and successing found a way to come off? I’m sorry there are sooo many unanswered Q’s here.
Nicole,
Yes I am suffering from panic attacks. Its been close to 4 yrs since the first debilitating one, and they still sneak up quite often. I take 12.5 mg Paxil daily, and am considering Xanax for those debilitating attacks. I believe that my attacks surfaced due to the amount of stress I was under. I was 20 y/o, married w/ a stepson, and just gave birth to my second son, (3 sons total- at that time). My baby was very ill, and was deaf. We were getting ready for him to have cranial surgery. I was very weak from a traumatic birth,(he was born in the car during a thunder storm), and was having to travel 300 miles to the childrens hospital frequently. I lost my pregnancy weight in about 3 weeks. Then the attacks hit me hard. It was a nightmare! I deal with them very well now, but the trembling is unbearable! Thank all of you who have taken the time to leave an answer.
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Filed under Panic Disorder by on Jul 25th, 2010. 6 Comments.
I have a condition where a rise of temperature at the back of my neck is emotionally triggered and I feel an aching sensation that really hurts. The emotions are based on being very angry and very sad. It is followed by chest pain making it hard to breathe and a sense of emptiness. The panic/anxiety attack symptoms that I found on the internet do not appeal to me because it is stated that most of them have a sense of impending doom, fear of death, bla bla bla~ I do not fear death nor am I suicidal. You live you die, that’s life.
So I will list down my symptoms once again.
1. Rise of temperature & aching sensation at the back of neck (emotionally triggered)
2. Difficult to breathe.
3. Calmed by smoking or listening to music.
I need someone to tell me my medical condition so I can address a specialist to prescribe me some medication as soon as possible.
Wish we had Xanax in my country.
I do not tolerate dumb answers, do not test my patience. I already have a short fuse to begin with. Thank you very much.
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Filed under Panic Attack Symptoms by on Jul 23rd, 2010. 3 Comments.
I’ve developed a severe panic disorder (lots of panic attacks and general anxiety) over the past couple months that seems unusual to me. I’m seeking therapy for it and the medication I’ve been put on for it, Xanax, hasn’t been helping me. I’m considering taking an SSRI the doctor recommends but I don’t know if it will help either. Does this stuff typically go away on it’s own or am I just stuck with this?
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Filed under Panic Disorder by on Jun 22nd, 2010. 6 Comments.