Posted by Emily Elizabeth on September 22, 2005, at 23:19:08
In reply to ?! WeLlBuTrIn XL for PaNiC ?!, posted by maddy4 on September 22, 2005, at 11:49:44
Okay, I sense that this is not what you want to hear, but I really have to say it again (then I won't say it again, okay?) I *really* think that short-term psychotherapy would be a faster, safer, lasting, side-effect free way to address your problems. The symptoms that you describe are the type that respond so well to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Seriously, like 8 sessions would probably be enough. That's just 8 hrs of your time. If you have medical insurance, it often will cover it. You have only had a few panic attacks so far--it is the perfect time to learn some tools to keep them under control.
You have a lot of mis-givings about meds. Maybe you need to listen to them and try something else first. Just give it some thought.
Best,
EEP.S. I tend to be very pro-med. I'm often trying to get people to take meds rather than stop them.
P.P.S. I'm also very pro-therapy. I'm training to be a psychologist, so I'm a little biased. (Now I've come clean!)
poster:Emily Elizabeth
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