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20 years ago 0 +0 / -0 5

Hi all, I'm new to this site. I have severe panic attacks, depression and agoraphobia. Im on meds but can't seem to shift the feelings nay help would be very appreciated. J

20 years ago 0 +0 / -0 138

How you doing Gloria? Is the increase in medication and counseling helping you out? I hope so. You are not the only one I have noticed speaking about experiencing some anxiety and/or depression even while on meds. Can I ask how you feel the meds have helped you? I am particularly curious about this as I was hoping meds would help clear up my lingering anxiety. Rachele

20 years ago 0 +0 / -0 10

Hi Jay, thanks so much for your advice...I also increased my medication and see my therapist more regularly. It just gets so frustrating at times. I actually have some meditation tapes that help. I have to understand that this is my genetic make-up and it isn't my fault. It is so easy to blame yourself for how you feel but I have to get through it. I appreciate your support...hanging in there, Gloria

20 years ago 0 +0 / -0 19

Hi Gloria- My name is Jay and I have been dealing with this panic for the last couple years. I also have depression. I don't usually wake up feeling that way, but sometimes during the end of my day I get those feelings. I recently upped my meds and that has helped. One of my coping mechanisms is to remember the success I have had in the past even though recently I have had some big setbacks. Has your therapist led your through imigary? That has help me a lot to. Pretty much, its going to a happy place where you felt safe and at peace. You bring it to life by remembering the colors, smells, sensations and sights on that place. Its a way to distract yoyr mind from the panic. Anyway, let us know how you are doing. Jay

20 years ago 0 +0 / -0 10

Thanks Rachele...I appreciate your advice. It is hard sometimes when I am dealing with anxiety and depression. As soon as I feel better, I become my active and calm self. It just takes a little time. Gloria

20 years ago 0 +0 / -0 138

Hi Gloria, sorry to hear that you are having such a rough time. I try to get regular exercise, take my vitamins and listen to my relaxation tape everyday. This sometimes provides immediate relief but mostly provides a cumulative effect over time. I have learned this through my years of on/off panic. I also use index cards to remind myself of how I feel when I am having a "good spell". I just write stuff like "Rachele, when you are panicking you think this will never end but it always does" and stuff like that. I hope some of this helps. Rachele

20 years ago 0 +0 / -0 10

Hello again, I suffer from both depression and anxiety. Currently, I am in a slump and I feel absolutely terrible and anxious. I am not sure if anyone experiences this but when I awake every morning, my stomach is in knots and I feel absolutely terrified. Later on, I become emotional and start to feel that these feelings will never end! I am on medication and I am seeing a great therapist but I don't know what to do in the meantime. I am on holidays until Sept. 7th and I try to keep myself occupied...please help!

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