Is there like any pills i could take for panic attacks over the counter or do i have to go to the doctors have
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go to the doctor, I get them too as soon as I got on meds I was better
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Please, stay away from the meds. I've had two friends wind up in the emergency room from pills- not 'overdoing' it or anything. Try green tea, ginseng, anything natural
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u can consult a doctor who would give you the pills you need. dont take anything without seeing a doctor
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If you know for sure they are panic attacks you must be seeing a psychologist?  Is it not helping?  The medication should help you!\n\nFor about a week just lay down, get comfortable and imagine yourself walking out of your house....walk down the street....stop and walk back.  After you get comfortable just imagining it, than actually do it.  First, walk outside to the sidewalk....if you start to feel uncomfortable then go back inside.  Do this everday until you can actually walk down the street comfortably.  Then, you're cured!
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I also suffer with some of the same problems as you.Don't be afraid to go to the specialist. Let him know about your anxiety disorder. If you are still frightened,ask a close friend to go with you to the doctors. It is important to make an appointment as soon as you can, and you will get all the answers from the doctors. Good luck!
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First of all there is no majic pill or wand to wave to make the panic attack go away. There is a better way. Pet Therapy has helped a number of people with different problems.  I would recommend a service dog. If your doctor or therapist wrote you  a letter needing a service dog, would your manager let you have it? He would have to because the laws states so. The links should help you. or contact me.\n\nYou need to learn to control your panic attacks and anxiety. No one has ever died from panic attacks even though it feels like it when you are going through one. Learn to rate them and know the five stages of panic attacks before it gets to a full blown panic attack. Every one has level one. Some have level two. The trick is learning to stop it before it gets to level 5.
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just because your panic attacks have stopped, it doesn't mean that you are "cured" of your anxiety. It means that the meds are simply working. You are putting yourself at risk of getting your anxiety attacks again if you decide to come off of your pills. If you do, however, talk to your doctor first. It is not as simple as stopping taking your meds. You need to taper off of them slowly to avoid withdrawl symptoms, such as the ones you are experiencing. Your DR might place you on lower doses for a while to help your body adjust. \nIt is also an option to stay on a small dose of lexapro just so you have a bit of reins over future anxiety problems. just make sure to talk to your doctor, he/she will know the best thing to advise you.
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Hi, I am sorry and know how you feel! I have suffered panic attacks for 12 years! There should be a number that's listed if you go onto the Internet and type panic helpline for your area you will get it, if you are diagnosed then you should discuss what you can take for them, I have xanax which I take if I feel one coming on and it makes me feel much more at ease just knowing I have them, I have fought extremely hard to work with one when I get it, and it's not easy but I keep trying, if you have one can you call a friend do you live with someone?? is there someone close you have told that you could call when an attack happens? Lie down take in deep breaths put on a fan it helps me as I get very hot when I have one. I wish I could help more! please do get something from the doctor it's a great comfort. Take care
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It actually sounds like you may be having generalized anxiety accompanied by panic attacks.  I'd see a doctor.
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You are having panic attacks-millions of people get them. Please go and see a Dr. there are many medications available to help you until they pass.It doesn't matter why we exist , we just do. Another thing with panic attacks, stay away from caffeine and antihistamines they can aggravate the condition.
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to be diagnosed with panic disorder.  you should experience recurrent unexpected panic attacks which includes palpitations, sweating, trembling or shaking, shortness of breaking, feeling of choking, chest pain or discomfort, nausea or abdominal distress, feeling dizzy, feelings of unreality or being detached from oneself, fear of losing control, fear of dying, numbness or tingling sensation and chills or hot flushes.  You should satisfy 4 or more of these symptoms within 10 minutes.  then if positive, at least 1 of the attacks has been followed by 1 month or more of the ff: persistent concern about additional attacks and worry about its consequences.  Panic attacks should not be due to the effects of substances like medications or illegal drugs or not due to other mental disorder.  If you satisfy all these criteria, then you have to go to a psychiatrist so he can prescribe you a medication or provide you with therapy
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You definitely need to see your doctor.   These symptoms could be a variety of things, including heart attack as mentioned, but also gall bladder attack, though gall bladder attack doesn't usually last more than an hour or so.  Panic attacks might also be a possibliity.  In any case it is DEFINITELY something not best answered here but at your doctor's office!!!!!!
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Isnt that like a panic or anxiety attack?  Relax and maybe talk to a doctor?
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I am not a doctor and these are the brand names, not the actual scientific names of the drug:\n\nValium, Xanax, Celexa, Cipramil, Emocal, Sepram, Lexapro, Cipralex, Esertiam, Prozac, Fontex, Seromex, Seronil, Sarafem, Fluctin, Luvox, Faverin, Paxil, Seroxat, Aropax, Deroxat, Zoloft, Lustral, Serlain, Seroquel.\n\nThere are many kinds of anxiety disorders and many kinds of medications, along with other treatments. Many of these drugs have nasty side effects, some life threatening. Never take them unless you have permission from a licensed doctor. I also suggest talking to an experienced psychologist as well, it is always good to have a second opinion - you should never take drugs unless you have to.\n\nHere are some more, less common drugs for anxiety:\n\nKlonopin, Ativan, Serax, Librium, Inderal ,Tenormin, Tofranil, Norpramin, Pertofrane, Aventyl, Pamelor, Elavil, Sinequan, Adapin, Anafranil, Effexor, Nardil, Parnate, BuSpar, Depakote.\n\nI wish you the very best.
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The fact that you are having panic attacks in a few weeks after reducing the dosage is consistent with you not having enough medication to treat the condition.  It usually does take a good 4 to 6 weeks to know whether the symptoms will return or not.  It sounds as though you are eager to be off of the medication.  \n\nOf course it is possible to deal with panic attacks without medication - biofeedback, cognitive therapy and other methods have been shown effective.  Sometimes people say they can deal with the panic attacks as long as they know that's what they are and not a heart attack or some other serious problem.  If you want to stop the medication, I might suggest that you select a period in your life when things are relatively calm and managable, rather than during finals week or in the midst of divorce or other stressful circumstance.\n\nFor now I would discuss with your doctor the idea of going back to your old dosage, and if you want to be off medication, make a plan on how you should step down and what you might do instead of the medication.  Good luck.
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It sounds like classic panic attacks.  Tell your Doctor exactly what you said here.  He will be able to prescribe a mild tranquilizer which will do wonders for you.  I`m taking Ativan for the same thing as you described.  As time goes on I find that I am taking it less and less.
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i had a severe panic attack 3 yrs back\nsince then i am on meds.\nvisit the following site\nwww.freedomfromfear.org