Went to the doctor

[apayett24]

They are putting me on Prozac I had a heart rate of 193 the first time they took it then it went down to  111, 120, 140 is that good I'm still scared she took blood she says my heart sounds good but that I have severe panic attacks 

[Agora1]

Hi apayett,  it doesn't surprise me that your heart rate was so fast.  I know how scared you were.  Your heart beat will come down throughout the day as you relax in the safety of your home.  I'm glad that the doctor is putting you on Prozac because it does sound like severe panic attacks that you are going through.  Ok, she took blood samples and says your heart's okay.  You have done good today by getting out and to the doctor appointment.   Remember, one step at a time, even a small step counts.  xx

[apayett24 in reply to Agora1]

I'm just scared of trying these meds what if it makes things worse and my heart doesn't come down after I take it 

[Agora1 in reply to apayett24]

Did the doctor give you something else besides Prozac?

[apayett24 in reply to Agora1]

No just the medicine and told me to take them but isn't there any thing else I can do like besides meds is that it 

[Agora1 in reply to apayett24]

Other than relaxation/meditation and deep breathing, there is no quick fix.  Prozac is a good medication but takes several weeks for you to feel any affect.  CBT/therapy will help but again takes time. 

[apayett24 in reply to Agora1]

So will I have to take meds always 

[Agora1 in reply to apayett24]

Of course not,  I'm sure the doctor just wants to get your emotions under control some so that you can reach out to other modalities that can help you.  I'm no longer on medication, but it took time to get to that point. 

[apayett24 in reply to Agora1]

Has there been any one who didn't have to use meds to get better I just don't want to be on them 

[Agora1 in reply to apayett24]

Why don't you put that out there to the forum and see what others may have used in place of medication.  I hear you about not wanting to start meds.  Sometimes we have no choice.  x

[apayett24 in reply to Agora1]

Ok