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Help for Panic Attacks

What they are—and what you can do when one strikes

 
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  • Posted By: nthieret @ 08/14/2008 11:24:08 AM

    Comment: I am a 54 year old female. Had attacks ever since exploring a salt-water cave in the Bahamas. Had attacks in airplanes, cars, elevators, hallways, and theaters. Those people who say "just live throug it" obviously have never felt what I feel. I take xanax now before flying, and avoid theaters. The attacks have reduced in intensity over the years. As far a behavioral therapy, hogwash. I was put in a group of screwed-up people who did not know how t get over their problems--much less try and help me.

  • Posted By: gobbledegook @ 08/14/2008 3:19:12 AM

    Comment: The panic button is spelled 911

  • Posted By: Lancers427 @ 08/05/2008 12:52:54 PM

    Comment: Im a 22 Year old Male. I started developing panic attacks when I was 20. The Panic attacks became increasingly worse and I started to become depressed. I finally went to a doctor and was prescribed Effexor XR. Other than the nasty side effects when weening off this drug, its works great for me. I've been on it for 2 years now and have experienced no panic attacks. My anxiety is much more controllable. Im a much happier and back to my normal self.

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