Posted by Dinah on February 7, 2003, at 10:50:44
In reply to Re: Anyone with panic and anxiety disorders........... » Dinah, posted by tina on February 7, 2003, at 10:40:52
Goodness gracious! I think I do remember talking about this before. I wish you could see my pdoc. He's flexible and listens to me.
Have you tried the antipsychotics? Despite their name, I found the effect to be mostly a tranquilizing one. It didn't make me groggy or sedated, but I became almost instantly calmer - within a few hours. Of course there are risks involved, and it is best to talk it over with your doctor or maybe with a doctor that has more familiarity with the risks and benefits. I've actually decided not to take it right now, because things don't seem all that bad yet to justify the risk. I take it on an as needed basis. Last time, I just had to take it once.
I'm not recommending it by any means, just suggesting that there may be some alternatives you haven't tried yet.
DBT is dialectical behavior therapy. It's a much softer and gentler version of the more clinical cognitive behavior therapy. I don't know if it's offered in your area (it isn't in mine), but it was originally developed for chronically suicidal patients and it recognizes quality of life issues. It has since been identified with borderline personality disorder.
There are still a lot of options. Even if you have to move to another area to get them, it's got to beat the misery you're currently in.
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