Posted by J Kelly on April 11, 2016, at 13:55:11
In reply to Re: Anxiety » J Kelly, posted by Chris O on April 11, 2016, at 11:22:53
Hi again Chris,
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> "What has been most helpful to you for your panic attacks?"
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> Truthfully? Isolating myself and staying away from the pressures of daily life. It's sad, but when I am forced to "keep up" and balance the pressures of survival, I panic. My anxiety disorder is pretty severe. "One of the worst I've ever seen..." according to the therapist I spent ten years with, but maybe she says that to everyone? No, I'm kidding, she probably doesn't.I sure know this feeling. Wanting (or having) to hide and shut out the world. But duty calls. Then what? What if a family member needs my help? Anxiety and panic at the mere thought of having to go out to dinner or even attend a family function. It IS sad.
I'm sorry yours is so severe. I wish I could tell you there was a magic pill that cures this condition. I just don't know. I'm trialing Nardil and maybe at some point Xanax.
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> Good luck with Nardil. Due partly to the recommendation of Scott and others on this site, I have had that on my shelf at least three separate occasions, but never got around to starting the trial, probably due to my anxiety disorder. I don't know. I'm just not convinced anything can help me anymore. I hope it works for you. Post on the board about it if you can. I'll check back in when I have time.Oh believe me I'll post... and don't give up :)
I hear Nardil is "the gold standard" for social anxiety. I'll let you know :)
Jade
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