Back in ER for second time in two months

[Nrf26]

So long story short I passed out at the beginning of May, they coughed it up to vasovagal syncope episode. Since then I get what I thought were panic attacks every time I leave the house or under high stress where I feel like I’m going to pass out. I tried Zoloft and couldn’t get passed the suicidal thoughts. I just recently got my medical card hoping for some relief but have been basically too afraid to try it in hopes it doesn’t make it worse. I have really great days with no incidents and then really terrible days like yesterday. I took a spray of the medical marijuana, woke up with an awful head cold. We went to the store and on the way home I started freaking out. My whole side was tingling, my pulse was sky high, I couldn’t breathe, felt again like I was going to pass out. I was 10000% sure I was going to die right there of a heart attack. The hospital said panic attack and gave me Adavan and that’s about it. I can’t live this way forever. Every time I think im making progress I take ten steps back.

[Agora1]

Hi Nrf26, sounds like a case of the "what ifs" which can become prevalent once we havea panic attack. (and in your case passing out) We get into a fear cycle which in itself

causes anxious symptoms to come about. Once that starts, our thoughts go to the

worse case scenario. *which of course are untrue

You have to be careful about mixing prescribed medications along with holistic ones.

Sometimes there can be an interaction (such as with the medical marijuana.

Since we are not doctors, it is best to check with your physician regarding any meds you

do take as well as anything OTC.

Be safe, stay well xx

[MomBoss]

Maybe try Lexapro, it’s very wellTolerated and works well for panic attacks.