I know how you feel. No natural techniques help me...only xanax but I'm afraid of getting addicted since I have panic attacks pretty much every night.

I used to be totally against meds and never thought in a million years I would take anything to help with depression. I am someone who only takes a couple of aspirin a year and even that bothers me. But during my divorce my therapist did suggest that I see my primary care physician for some medical help. I can't remember what he put me on (it was a common depression medicine) but it did really help. I still remember sitting in my doctors office and explaining what was going on. He said that he refused the mark my medical file as "depressed" because he truly felt it was " a normal chemical reaction in the brain to a traumatic experience". Knowing that I wasnt crazy made it easier.
The whole time the plan was that I would only be on the meds temporarly and I can say that we weened me off only after 4 months.

I think it is definitely worth taking with your doctor about. It didn't make me feel numb (I was really worried about this) but just made the emotions not so intense!

You are strong...you can do this!!!

I'm so sorry that you're experiencing this... I have Panic Disorded, so I understand. If you want to try something more natural, try L-Theanine (found at GNC or health food stores). It's the active ingredient in chamomile tea, so you can't take too much. It doesn't stop your thoughts, but can help with the physical anxiety symptoms.

I've tried a few prescriptions. Currently I take Welbutrin daily, and haven't had an issue with side effects. I also take Xanax as-needed. I got a prescription for 50mg pills, but break them in half first to see if I can get away with 25mg. It's the quickest relief for panic attacks. You have to keep an eye on how much you're taking, because there can be withdrawals if you take them a couple times a day and then stop. But as a temporary aid to get you through the worst weeks, I recommend it.

We have all been there. A friend let my use some Klonipin and it really takes the edge off when my stbx starts her shit. Hang in there as hard as it is try not to think about all that is going on. It will just make it worse. It did for me and when it did I popped a special K and worked wonders.

thanks all. I think I will check into that. I heard Zoloft may be good as well? Anyone know about that? For today, I've made a list for today of what I want to get done and plan on sticking to the list - it may give me a sense of control. I do have Ativan which I have been taking as needed.

Zoloft was very effective for me, for a time. Unfortunately it also caused pretty rapid weight gain (as many SSRIs can), so I had to stop taking it because that side effect brought me back down. Welbutrin isn't an SSRI and has less links to weight change, so it was preferable for me. But these drugs affect everyone differently - you just have to work with your doctor to find the right option.

It makes sense to consider taking some meds,
Meds help best when they are used to assist with managing reality rather than trying hide from reality.
Your post shoes that you have your head on straight,
And that you could use some support.

Xanax really helped me, it's fast acting and doesn't take weeks or months to kick in like Paxil does (I finally got off paxil)
The lowest dose is like .25mg and even one of those a day helps take the edge off. Good luck