chrislvj - Panic Disorders Message Board

DawnMarie1978 · 10-23-2003, 04:35 AM

On one of my earlier posts you shared a concern about relying on meds. I really appreciate your statement of concern. I wanted to share with you though that I am one of those people that are aware that meds or definetely not always long term. Panic anxiety IS one of the most treatable and curable mental ilnesses. However after several months of trying cognitive therapy based approaches, acupuncture, hypnosis, and you name it it was still maintaining an average of 98bpm and around 180 for very long periods of time not just ten minutes and frequently throughout the day. This of course includes violent shaking sweating to the point I had to frequently change my clothes, crying and cowaring on the floor, and sometimes even vomiting, as well as the lovely experience like my skin is on fire while having these attacks. Believe me If I could not use meds right now I would not be on them. As a matter of fact it was a bad medicine mix that ended me up in ER with a heart rate of 220bpm and an irregular heart beat because of these two meds. Dont worry for anyone reading this it wasnt a usual mix at all and it was a stupid doctor. Anyways I almost didnt make it through the night and was wisked off to ER without even having a chance to say goodbye to my kids. God allowed me to make it through the night that so many dont when mixing these meds and I was allowed to be with my children again. However when my behaviors and irrational fears and panic episodes became so bad that they became extremely interfering with my children and my attempt to care for them. I decided the best thing to do was to be brave enough to swallow the pills the doctors are saying will calm me down and get me back on track. I do sincerely appreciate your concern. I do want you to know that I to am aware that meds in these cases are a bridge to get where you need to be in life to be better, or for some people a necessity to be able to get there in the first place. Thank You Dawn Marie

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chrislvj · 10-23-2003, 08:40 AM

i'm sorry to hear about you're awful experience, i am happy to hear that you do understand the false feelings meds do give you, theirs some that don't. you take care of yourself, and keep trying !!!! like i said theirs cases you do need to be on meds, like you understand and not to rely on them, sounds like you are in control. and know what YOU need,take care!