Struggling

[kdluna]

hello, I am new here and am struggling with panic attacks right now. I just started an antidepressant two weeks ago (that I have been on in the past for panic attacks) this time for depression… it has now ended up causing me to have panic attacks non stop…I find it hard not to let my mind spiral out of control about whether I will feel normal again, I’m terrified to come off it now because I’m afraid things will get worse but I definitely don’t want to stay on them if they are making me feel this way….I will be seeing my primary in two days… I just have to make it until then but I can’t seem to stop feeling this intense fear… even with breath work…just need to know someone else out there might be going through this or has gone through it (caused by the meds) just need to know I’m not going crazy

[Liz368]

Hi. I have had similar experiences. You're not crazy! I got off my antidepressant a few years ago and had many panic attacks. I could not stop spiraling! It's a terrible place to be in but it will get better!!!

[Dolphin14]

I'm so sorry you are feeling this way. I've had my share so I do understand

I was trialed on one Med that did make them worse. The Dr took me off immediately.

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[Anxiouslisa]

I experienced the same when starting lexapro four years ago. I felt worse before I felt better. Hang in there, it will get better.

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[Ryanlion]

If its venlafaxine, its what happened to me. Thankfully it got better eventually. Keep strong.