panic attacks almost every night Options

[rachie31]

i am still struggling with the panic attacks, and coincidently enough i am awake right now because of one. it took me a good hour or so to calm down. one reason i think i get them is because i have a horrible fear of vomiting. its pretty embarrassing, but its the truth. so whenever i feel neaseous, i immediately think im going to throw up, which sparks the panic attack. i wonder if im the only one that is so afraid of throwing up? i hope im not.
i am sick of it. no medicine seems to help. ive tried prozac, paxil, and lexapro, but they have done nothing. i am now on to zoloft, and clonazepam. the clonazepam is helping a little bit, but it do
esnt get rid of my panic totally.
and lately, ive had a bad case of the "blahs". i just dont seem to care about most things anymore, whether it is doing well in school, or with my social life. i dont care. i want to care, but i dont. im worried about how this weill affect my school work, as well as my social life, and life with my family. they just dont get it.
my mom has struggled with depression for years. right after she got out of high school, she was hospitalized for it. since then, she has been in and out of the hospital numerous times. she has recieved shock thereapy (i dont know if thats what its really called) twice, and has seemingly recovered. she is still on loads of medications for this and sees a psychiatrist every other week or so.
i wonder if i inherited some of the depression she has, if that makes sense...
ahh i dont know. all i know is that i am at a loss of what to do. and i just want a normal nights sleep!

[grayintexas]

You sound alot lot i did a month ago! Give the Zoloft and Clonazapam time to do their work. Zoloft has helped me so much but the first 2 weeks i felt blah and even a little depressed i was nauseous alot and felt paniky. The Clonazapam ( i cant spell by the way) has helped me so much i take a whole pill right before bed and i sleep like a baby. I take a half of one in the morning to keep me going feeling relaxed. After some time you will feel better too. And by the way I think depression is inherited along with panic dissorder my mom, sister, grandma on both sides suffer from anxiety and mild depression, and my doc told me there is research that affirms it. 1Month ago I changed my meds and I swear I thought I was loosing my mind, but after 2 weeks I felt so much better and with each passing week even better. You will see plus you need to vent when you can and we are here for that!
Marta

[Cirus]

Dealing with panic attack symptoms changes the way people exist. The first step in dealing with panic attacks is to observe the thoughts that go through your head during times of stress. Panic attacks often begin or escalate when you talk yourself into a more stressful mood by dwelling on things that are very scary and depressing.

Along with the medication, the doctor will more than likely refer you to a cognitive behavior specialist. During a cognitive therapy session you will experience two different types of therapy. The first session will concentrate on behavioral therapy and the other cognitive therapy. The cognitive therapy will help you realize the believed cause of a panic attack and also what may trigger or worsen your attack. The behavioral therapy will teach you different ways manage the cause of a panic attack. Common behavioral exercises will involve relaxation techniques and concentrated breathing techniques.

http://www.anxiety-depression-treatment.co...tack-cause.html

there is an interesting article on how to overcome panic attacks:
http://www.anxiety-depression-treatment.co...nic-attack.html

Hope this will help you
Cirus

[rachie31]

thank you for your suggestions and support!!!

[choked]

At first when you are just taking these drugs, that is normal to be like that, you should give your time for the Zoloft to act and ou will see that in a month nothing will bother you as much as before and you will manage your panic attacks from a distance.
I am also taking for my anxiety and my insomnia. Do not be in a hurry for your medication to work on your system. sometimes there are mny side effects to deal with before someone gets connected to the healing process.
cheers and don't you worry

[grayintexas]

At first when you are just taking these drugs, that is normal to be like that, you should give your time for the Zoloft to act and ou will see that in a month nothing will bother you as much as before and you will manage your panic attacks from a distance.
I am also taking for my anxiety and my insomnia. Do not be in a hurry for your medication to work on your system. sometimes there are mny side effects to deal with before someone gets connected to the healing process.
cheers and don't you worry

Very true the meds take time and help you heal from the panic, hope you have been doing better let us know!
Peace,
Marta

[rachie31]

hey everyone...

once again i would like to thank you for your help, kindess, and support. it means a lot to me.

well, i have been on the zoloft for over a month now, and i still feel no difference. i hope it doesnt take any longer to work, because im desperate. i need sleep! ive been panicking all night, and its 2 am now. i have to "wake" up in 4 hours. i doubt i will fall asleep. tomorrow will be another day where i have to push myself so hard just to keep my eyes open. what is even worse, is that i dont care about school anymore. i want to, but i just cant make myself. and i need to. its my senior year and i need to do well.

ahhh i dont know what to do