rileyoman

Close Anxiety

i've suffered from what i think is anxiety and panic disorder for 15 years on and off now and with that has come a bunch of physical and emotional symptoms along the way. i look forward to sharing my stories with you and giving insight to help others! :)

Treatments

Acupuncture Somewhat Helpful

i tried this once. i think psychologically it calmed me down but in the end, i think conventional medicine did the trick for me at the time.

Breathing Exercises Working / Worked

this does work once you're able to calm down and let go of the fear.

Hypnotherapy Not Working

i tried this a few times and could not be hypnotized.

Klonopin Working / Worked

i tried this once. it relaxed me.

Paxil Working / Worked

back in 1998 i tried this for 6 months on a low dose at the height of anxiety and panic symptoms. i can honestly say it worked and allowed me to shut off the negative thoughts, tape loop in my head which lead to less physical symptoms so i could refocus my energies and see above the fog i was in. when i came off of the drug the panic attacks were gone and i made some major life changes then. that wss 11 years ago and now i'm back in the anxiety zone.

Positive Thinking Working / Worked

it seems to work as a distraction ultimately.

Valium Working / Worked

i've tried this a few times right before bedtime and it works, although a little slower than xanax.

Xanax Working / Worked

i take this as needed and half of .5 mg. a small dose but it works really well and quickly for me when i'm in the throes of a panic attack or wanting to sleep. i do have some side effects from the pill. some moodiness, mild headaches, but it does keep me relaxed and the negative thinking can be kept at bay while on it. i do worry about it being addictive and try not to take it.

Zoloft Working / Worked

i was recently prescribed this and i am worried to try it.