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[Nona83]

Hello my name is Nona, I am 34. I have been suffering from anxiety and panic disorder for over a year now. I have had anxiety and panic attacks about 10 years ago and it just went away. I had my Dr put me on something for my mood swings caused by my menopause. He ended up putting me on paxil. After about a week and half of taking this I started haveing severe anxiety and panic attacks. I stopped taking the paxil and now my Dr says I will have to deal with these attacks probably my whole life. He does have me on medication that helps control them but I am still having them almost on a regular basis. It is good to be here talking to others who are dealing with the same things.

[Iysa]

Hi Nona! So sorry you have had this disorder and are experiencing panic attacks. You are reaching out and keep doing that! There is hope! There is help. Please ask for a referral to a psychiatrist who can help you find the treatment that works for you including coping skills and tools such as CBT. I have done very well on Zoloft but was not on a high enough dosage so got an increase last week. It's not unusual to adjust medications. I will pray for you right now and encourage you to find support. You're not alone that is for sure!