I’m new here and figured I would introduce myself and post what I’ve been going through. I am 22 YO man living in the USA.
I had a full blow panic attack for the first time in my life about two months ago. Went to the ER with thoughts that I was having a heart attack. Had an EKG, Blood Test and everything came back clear but couldn’t help but think something else was wrong. Doctor contributed the panic attack to the last dose of a steroid pack I was on (methylprednisolone)
I have also recently stopped smoking nicotine at the same time (same day to be exact) and contributed most of my symptoms to this as of now but I can’t seem to get these feelings under control no matter the circumstance.
Random pains in my arms and legs that I think I’m going to die from accompanied by muscle spasms. Indigestion that makes me feel like I’m having a heart attack. Random jolts of uncomfortably in my head. Foggy constantly. Crying uncontrollably and randomly. I have a feeling that it’s even starting to cause depression. Have been to the Primary Care and all she wants to do is to try Lexapro, which I’m not against, but want to try to fight it myself first
Is this how life is going to be from now on?
Does anyone else feel the same way? I just need a little reassurance today as it’s been a rough one.
Thanks in advance!
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Thanks for the response! I think my biggest worry is the “getting worse before getting better” part of the Lexapro as I’ve never had to take any regular medication it’s frightening to begin on one for the first time.
You can conquer this thing. Just remember to breathe deep when anxiety comes on. Eventually you will relax and feel more at ease. Also - I use prayer to ask God to remove my anxiousness. It works - in time! God Bless!
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