Where do I go from here?

[ChaoticEmu]

I've struggled with anxiety and panic attacks and depression since I was 4 years old. I thought I was doing better and then this week I started having unprovoked panic attacks again. I lost my ability to speak for 24 hours. It was terrifying. Should I look into IOP or PHP? Is outpatient just not enough right now?

I meet with my psychiatrist Tues how do I explain to her how bad it is? I started a new medication about three weeks ago (Lamictal) is that what is causing this increase in panic and depression?

I'm supposed to go back to work Tuesday and very worried I will shut down again.

Is anyone here available to chat with me to get through today and tomorrow?

I'm desperate.

Thank you,

Em

[Dolphin14]

Welcome to the community

It sounds like you are right on target as far as where you go from here.

You have your appointment scheduled and will be able to get some help. Your psychiatrist will be better able to guide you in making these decisions.

Is there any way to take Tuesday off? Maybe you should see your Dr first? Sometimes the distraction helps but you have to make the decision about your ability to get through your work day

Wishing you the best

🐬

[TailWags]

Hi. It is 9 hours later. You have made it this far. I am enjoying an anxiety fest lately too. Doesnt sund as bad as yours, but enough to ruin sleep for a while now, give mt physical stress symptoms and kind of paralyze my effectiveness. Cant think clearly or motivate myself to do things. My brain is a jumbled mess right now so not sure how much i can help, other than to say you are getting through this and your appointment tuesday should help. Take care.

[designguy]

My suggestion is that you check out the DARE Anxiety youtubes and even the book for a constructive way to deal with panic attacks and anxiety. Learning what they really are and how best to deal with them will greatly help in your healing, it sure helped me.