Panic Attacks Support Group

A panic attack is a period of intense fear or discomfort, typically with an abrupt onset and usually lasting no more than thirty minutes. Symptoms include trembling, shortness of breath, heart palpitations, sweating, nausea, dizziness, hyperventilation, and sensations of choking or smothering. Panic attacks can be very sudden, appear to be unprovoked, and are often...

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dont be too proud to take meds

harry3333
harry3333
over the years Ive met panic attack sufferers who don't get better because pride stops them from taking valium type meds
excessive pride also stops some from learning any recovery methods

its worth remembering that life is not a dress rehursal
LuckyEmpath
LuckyEmpath
Paxil definitely helped me get through the tough times. It worked for 10 years. Then, I had to face what the underlying issue was - well, I had to remember it first :-) . Once I did that I was able to get off Paxil for good.

I agree that meds have their place in helping us cope with anxiety and panic.