Anyone sufferv SEVERE SEVERE anxiety

[Angela1983]

I haven't started my medication yet, but anxiety so bad...I'm scared to even take it. Every day almost I'm having a severe panic attack... I've called ambulance twice now thinking something is wrong. Idk what to do or how to fight it or cope

[Sandia]

I've been there and I was even hospitalized for a week. I would definitely take your meds as directed, I know it can be scary but they really helped me and I hope they will help you through this time as well. I also tried to talk to a therapist and anyone I trusted because I really felt like I was going insane. Just so you know, you are not crazy! It's anxiety and it can make you feel like you are crazy. Try and do some deep breathing using your abdomen and count 5 in and 5 out until you relax. I was also prescribed Ativan to take the edge off which also really helped me through the severe times. I hope this helps, you are not alone in this.

[unionite in reply to Sandia]

Yes you are definitely not alone... I have been to the ER this past month 3 times... In my area we are limited to basically one health network... Have not been happy at all with the treatment i have recieved... Its almost like they look at it as no big deal... Well it is a big deal... Just wanted to tell u also that the Adivan is a good anxiety reliever... But the doctors these days are so scared to prescribe the medication because of the laws... I would like to know if anyone has the same problems... Thanks... And God Bless...

[redbridges7diana]

Please take your medicine, I don't know what you have but most likely it is only to keep your body from absorbing serotonin too quickly,,,,,, the medicine will take the edge off and it takes up to two weeks for your body to adjust...try not to make any big decisions right now ,,,you seem to be in fight-or-flight mode, ,, after you start your medicine, please educate yourself on the fight-or-flight reactions and the medication you have...also get some rest if possible and journal your progress...

[Hardluck]

It seems your back is up against the wall so to speak. How many other viable options do you have?

Good luck.

[Struggling777]

Sorry to hear you're having such a horrid time with anxiety attacks. It really is worth taking the meds as they may be the answer and if you don't try them you'll never know. I hope they work for you and wish you well x