Thank you, sorry too. I tend to overreact too. Plus, Im tired and frustrated and My meds are being adjusted as well. So Im a little cranky. LOL
In the past I did a lot of research. When I had my first panic attack, one day driving to work, I had no idea what it was, thus bagan the meds, research and trials. The effexor was the best, so Im thinking it may be a wise switch. I only question it because I heard the tricyclics were good.
Its a real shame I didnt accept my origional diagnosis of bipolar. Today I know what went wrong. After my panic attack I was prescribed SSRI's which in turn caused mania. After a bad episode I was prescribed mood stailizers, I rejected that diagnosis and quit taking the meds. I didnt want to be on them. But after some time, bouts of mania got out of control. At the time I had no idea what was happeneing. I call it the crazies. Up for days, washing my car at 4am etc. etc. Then spending money and alcohol and then before I knew it, my life as I knew it was ruined.
Today I know why and what to watch for. I just need to get through this last part and things will be better.
I know I have a lot of work to do on myself, and Im on that path. For years I was in the catering business, where everything had to be done yesterday and nothing was ever enough for anyone. I was the guy that got it done and I think it tooks its toll on me.
Im leaning towards the SNRI because it helped before and I have issues with depression that coexist as well. I heard about the tricyclics and I am investigationg that as well. I still have benzos in my car from before. I had them, but never used them. I dont like them and dont want to, but the just knowing thing is it. Thanks
