Hi I have been suffering from anxiety and panic attacks for years since I was a small child.I finally went to the doctors and she prescribe Lexapro 3 weeks ago I just couldn't stand it anymore I was starting to think I would be better off no being around anymore.I just felt like a complete failure I work 55hrs a week and have a family to take care of also and to be truthful my family was suffering.Anyways here what happened I have been feeling so much better then BOOm out of no where in the grocery store I broke into a sweat, my heart was pounding,I felt faint and didn't want to tell hubby was embarrassed got out of there as fast as I could.I had the detached feeling all day while we were friends,my hubby got mad and said I was being rude but I really couldn't talk I felt trap in myself.I hope this is making sense.I have had this before but it was usually brought on by fear and I was feeling fine before it happened.What happened is it the meds?I am so afraid it will happen again I didn't even go out with him today..Can anyone help me please?I am really scared..
Cindy

Hello...
I dont know how much I can help but ill try. I have panic attacks all the time. Evil little things. I dont know much about the meds you are taking but I would go back and talk to your doctor about what happened. They are the best ppl to get info from. (Usually) LOL. Does your husband know about the problems that you have? It took a while for my husband to accept everything that came with me. Depression, OCD, anxiety attacks. And even now Im sometimes scared to tell him when Im having a "bad" day. I feel like Im a burden to him. But when I do talk to him hes very understanding. And it does help when I know I have his support. And even though I take meds for all my stuff I still get panic attaks every once and a while. The other night I was sitting at Dennys and one min Im fine and the next I started freaking out. It happens. I think meds are there to help but arent a cure.

welcome cindy
are you taking the lexapro, it may eventually help a lot

lots of info on panic attacks on the net, the detachment is derealisation or depersonlaisation and quite common

do get some valium type meds and carry a few tablets with you when out, disolve 1 under the tongue if another panic attack happens, klonapin wafers are specially designed for panic attacks but may not be available where you
a re valium also helps you get used to the lexapro, both go well together

when panicky try to relax, breathe deep and slow and dont tense up or fight back
stay with us,also see the panic disorders board :)