panic disorder

Anyone with bad anxiety and/or frequent panic attacks: Which medications work best for you?

by Karen Fields

My anxiety seems to be getting worse over time and I am currently between medications. I will see my psychiatrist in about 10 days. I take 2 mg of Xanex during my panic attacks, but that is it. Do SSRIs work well with panic disorder? Or have you found a different medication with better results? [...]

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What are some specific case studies on panic attacks?

by Karen Fields

I’m writing a research paper focusing on panic attacks; causes and how panic attacks affects its victims etc. However, I’m in need of a well-documented case study of someone who has suffered from panic disorder. I’ve searched around, but most cases I found don’t quite satisfy me. So does anyone know some decently well-documentes case [...]

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What should I do about my frequent panic attacks and nausea?

by Karen Fields

I’ve been having panic attacks for about a year now. I also usually have like a lump in my throat feeling and nausea. I saw a doctor a few months ago and she prescribed me some Lorazepam. The med did not work very well, and I still have panic attacks. I have panic attacks because [...]

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How many panic attacks does one have to experience to be diagnosed with Panic Disorder?

by Karen Fields

I was curious about this. I have been recently diagnosed with anxiety Disorder and I think I have been also diagnosed with Panic Disorder, but I am not sure. How many panic attacks does someone have to have to be diagnosed with Panic Disorder? Related Blogs I’m Just Glad Someone Did – Transterrestrial Musings anxiety [...]

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How do I stop Panic Attacks before they start?

by Karen Fields

I get frequent panic attacks after my "run in" with a heart problem I had a year ago. Panic attacks for me comes in waves and does not leave me for 3 – 4 days. It makes me feel very scared and depressed and I am edgy all the time. I keep feeling pain sensations [...]

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