Posted by PanickingJake on July 27, 2004, at 22:00:30
Alright, here's my situation. I would so appreciate it if anybody reading this somewhat "fits the bill" as far as my symptoms go, would tell me what kind of therapies you've done (feel free to be techical).
Anyway,
I have an interesting hellish twist on Panic disorder and really bad "General Anxiety Disorder." So what I'm saying is that I am in a constant panic state 24-7, as opposed to having panic attacks every few days and such. Its like the panic attack that never stops.Main symptoms: Sever shakiness, severe brethlessness, rapid heart beat; your basic panic attack stuff, besides the mind racing, to a degree. And throw a little bit of depression in there (more brought on by my anxiety).
I've done tons of CBT and yoga and meditation and have my mind under control. Meaning, thoughts don't bring too much added anxiety to my life.
I HAVE TO EXCERCISE EVERYDAY to even attempt to get through the day. It builds up, and I bike, and it builds up and I bike.
I have a very "chemical" problem. The CBT helps, but not much. When I'm better, that stuff will really come in handy though. I'm on currently:
Klonopin(1m 4x/day) for my four best times of the day, Remeron (30 at night), Effexor XR (225) in the morn.), *Buspar(120), Seroquel for sleep and Gabatril (6 and only 6mg).
*with the change of Remeron and Effexor, I usually use buspar to add the littlest amount of seretonin as possible to help transitions.
Anyone fit the bill?
poster:PanickingJake
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