Hope for Anxiety and Panic Attacks

Dealing with anxiety and panic attacks can be pretty miserable. And in this bas economy, these sorts of things of becoming more common. There are lots of people out there who are facing the consequences of a job loss, insufficient savings, debt and lots of uncertainty. The good news is that you can indeed control your anxiety symptoms. My personal experience is that medications are not the answer. Instead, you need to train your mind to stop the symptoms from occurring. Yes it can be done and it is easier than you might think.
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Why do we get different symtoms from anxiety or panic attacks for instead of the same symtoms we usully get?

only Jesus is the way asked:
like when you first get a panic attack or when you start to get anxiety and you been suffering the symtoms everyday but then they cange up on you like you never felt that symtom before. why is that why can’t they stay the same like we been gettin? instead of something new all the time like you been used to the symtoms and you can cope with it cause you already know what it is but when you get a new symtom its like “oh crap what is this”? i hate that.
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What is the best medication used to effectively treat these anxiety/panic symptoms?


Kristin B asked:
I have been on lexapro 20 mg for almost 2 years because of depression, but recently I have been feeling like maybe its not working??? i am wondering what actions to take to get on a good reliable medication that will treat these symptoms:constant tension, worry, (i also have been diagnosed with adult add)-the lack of concentration and drive to do daily activities, low energy, some days i will only get 2 hours of sleep while others I could sleep all day and still wake up tired as hell. I am always tired, and lately i think i have been having panic attacks…in a stressful situation-mostly when i interact with other people. I get this like paranoid feeling that I doing something stupid (maybe i am who knows, i sometimes care…sometimes i don’t) or that other people are thinking that I am crazy by the way they look at me or talk to me. i know its wierd. But the anxiety is really start to eat away at me here lately. I don’t understand why this happens, i used to be the cont’d…….
I used to be such a sociable interactive person…but the medication just is not working. I have heard of some medications to take this edge off (or chemically balance?) me, but what are some to recommend to talk to my doctor about?
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How do you handle panic or anxiety attacks?

Fuel To Fire asked:
I just recently started getting panic/anxiety attacks when i was pregnant.I had a several of them the last few months of pregnancy.After i had my son (5 months ago), i stopped getting them.But this week i started getting attacks again for some reason.I want to kno how do u handle it when ur in that situation, or make them go away.Any suggestions?
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Can you get over anxiety disorder and panic disorder?

vivian asked:
I was diagnosed with anxiety and panic disorder a couple of months ago and one of my fears is living with it. Sometimes i feel like i’m loosing control, going crazy or even dying and with time, it seems like i become scared of simple things I once enjoyed. Is it possible to get over it? Is there anything i could do to less fear it?
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Is there anyone out there to talk to about anxiety panic disorder?

katebug342 asked:
I’m 13 and i found out about 3 years ago. I just want people who are going through it to talk to. I also have a thyroid problem and i need some one to talk to. Please post if you know what I’m going through and can help me.
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Is there any correlation between low testosterone and anxiety/panic disorder?

stman516 asked:
I’ve read ancedotal articles and posting from sufferers who believe their anxiety panic attacks were dimished or completely cured by diagnosing and treating their low testosterone. Is there any truth or studies to back this up?
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How deal with Anxiety and Panic Attacks ?

texasgu7 asked: I have had them for 3 months now. My heart beats fast!
I get Panic Attacks and Anxiety attacks about 3 times a day!! I have to take my pills or else i think i may die of a stroke! Help me over come this nightmare. Iam scare to get online because i think it bad for my eyes and mind!! Help
I walk and do my everyday stuff and bam! My body goes numb and feels like ants on my face and body. What can i do?
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Do high or low cortisol levels cause / aggravate panic/anxiety/stress attacks?

Dj Conquest asked:
I have a feeling my panic/anxiety and high levels of stress are caused by cortisol. However, I am unsure whether it is too much or too little cortisol that causes the anxiety/panic/stress problems.
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Do you know of any hotlines that are free for people who suffer with anxiety/panic attacks?

jdonofrio73 asked:
Are there any free hotlines that you can call if you suffer anxiety/panic attacks? How effective are they with helping people overcome and conquer the fear of having attacks? Do the people benefit and learn ways to deal with them through breathing exercises instead of using medication?
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