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Best treatment for anxiety and panic disorder? |
What is the best treatment for anxiety and panic disorder? I have the same disorder. I take Valium which is much longer acting than Xanax. I had a terrible time trying to get off of Xanax. It is very short acting and very addictive. Also, you should get into cognitive therapy. I took an anxiety management program and it helped me a lot. When i feel a panic attack coming on i now have some mental tools to fight it off and most of the time i am able to do that. Good luck!! Don't take medication! I did for many years and hated it. I take Xanax .25mg (The lowest dose) when I have anxiety/panic attacks and I feel no addiction what so ever. When taking advice from others re this medication I would suggest asking them if they have ever taken it themselves, if they havent I suggest speaking to someone who has some knowlege on the med, ie someone who has actually taken it i take 1 mg of klonopin If you want a more natural remedy that has been actually proven try St. johns wort a herbal treatment for this kind of thing plus its not addictive. That's a really low dose of beta blocker and it should be a specific beta blocker Inderal or propranolol and yes xanax is probably the most addictive drug next to nicotine and crack cocaine. There are many other options like Paxil which is a SSRI or Lexipro another SSRI which are both good for panic disorders, but now that your on xanax you need to slowly wean yourself off it, splitting pills with a pill splitter you can buy at the pharmacy. Doctors frown upon this as they would like to write you a lower dose but this is a much more economical means and puts you in a position of control which you need right now. FYI I have taken Xanax. I took SSRIs for Anxiety and Panic. Both Paxil and Effexor worked great. I have taken Xanax and other Benzodiazepines, and while they are good "reactive" medications, they aren't great "proactive" medications. In other words, they only work once you are already spiraling in anxiety and panic. For that reason, and many others like addiction and aggression, I choose not to take them. (Though they can be helpful to have around as a sort of "reset button" if things go bad.) Look into SSRIs, even if for a short cycle to give you some confidence to handle the stress. You can do it! Just listen to your body. I take Paxil. It helps with anxiety as well as my depression. I've only ever had two panic attacks and none since I've been on medication. I used to take Prozac, but I started getting muscle twitches at night after taking it for about a year. I took Xanax for a short time. I , too was worried about addiction, but only took 1/2 of the smallest dose when I really needed it. My doctor said you would have to take a larger dose (can't remember exactly how much) every day to get to an addiction level. I don't really know what a beta blocker is. I thought it was the name of a certain type of drugs...like some are SSRI's (whatever that means) . I think Paxil is an SSRI. Bottom line...there is no "best treatment" that works for everyone. Your doctor will have try different meds and different dosages to see what works for you. Best advice: Don't be listening to "everyone". If you trust your doctor, listen to him/her. If you don't, find another one. I take Paxil. It works great except for those really stressful days. Then I take a klonipin. There are many Medications to treat a Panic Disorder. Why not try a solution that does not require the use of medication. Check out this site: meds can help you immensely but it may also be helpful to see a cognitive behavioral therapist so you can develop a repertoire of coping skills as well. I took lexapro for a few months....i was depressed and had anxiety attacks but that seemed to help i'm not takin them anymore because i guess i dont need them. I still have anxiety attacks from time to time but not as much. This is a very good blog, a beginner鈥檚 guide to abnormal psychology. |
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