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Do you suffer from panic attacks?

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Modena, italy
February 18, 2018
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Members opened up about experiencing panic attacks in various settings, with many describing sudden onset symptoms like sweating, confusion,... Read more

Members opened up about experiencing panic attacks in various settings, with many describing sudden onset symptoms like sweating, confusion, feeling faint, and overwhelming fear that keeps them from leaving home or visiting loved ones, especially in crowds, unfamiliar places, cars, stores, and airports. Several members shared medications that help manage their symptoms, including Xanax for acute episodes, Effexor for mood stabilization, and antidepressants prescribed by primary care doctors who focus on individual symptoms rather than diagnostic labels. A recurring theme was the isolating cycle of fearing the next attack, which reinforces avoidance behaviors, along with encouragement to work closely with compassionate doctors to find the right medication and dosage that works for each person's unique needs.

A MyFibroTeam Member

I take two antidepressants for sleep more than anything and I get it from my primary care physician. I find Psychiatrist will start to label you this or that so I just let my doctor treat me with my symptoms when it comes to that. I did not name anything in particular because I am allergic to a lot of them and it works different in individuals. Just check with a doctor who cares. They start you low and then raise it until it helps you.

February 20, 2018
A MyFibroTeam Member

I take Effexor, more for moodiness, then depression.

February 19, 2018
A MyFibroTeam Member

@A MyFibroTeam Member sorry to hear that. I had it twice today. Out of the blue. I suffered from it 5 years ago and now here we go again. I take Xanax but it occurs anyway. Do you take Something ?

February 18, 2018
A MyFibroTeam Member

Yes. I'll start to sweat, feel ill, get confused, feel like I might faint, n panic. I tend to get them in crowds, or in unfamiliar places. They hold me back from going to places/events in fear that I will have one.

February 18, 2018
A MyFibroTeam Member

I take 2 antidepressants & Xanax. Not going to lie - I'm a teacher & every time there is a school shooting I panic when I go to work....

February 20, 2018

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