Nancy, I've had a few of those lately too.   I know you are under sooooo much more stress than me, because Bob doesn't act out.    Mine would be things like I ask the pharmacist to not put on child proof caps onto Bob's meds because I have sore hands and it's hard for me to open them.   Then they tell me he has to come in and sign a waiver to allow that.  Then I start ranting and taking big gasps of air inbetween the rants, as the pharmacist's eyes bug out.   My anxiety attacks come from everytime I try to do something, redtape stands up and says, 'no, stop, you CAN'T'.   Totally rediculous stuff. 

I can really appreciate how much more you would be likely to have these and yes, get to the doctor.    Be sure to mention the words 'anxiety attacks' because I'm not sure anti-depressants work the same way as meds for the anx attacks.   There may be something better for them.

yes, my girlfriend wendy ( a Psych nurse) told me I need a different med…so off to the dr. I go --- I have always tried to use the less of of the types of drugs out there … but the breathless ness and pit of my stomach is not a good feeling… to all day, every day…. maybe before a race but not - just because… all day… as of late anyhow…. and dan has been ok lately --- but this all ,has thrown me into a flight or fight mode ( mostly i want to just flight -LOL) … now I gotta figure out how to fix me - so I don't keep over reacting… grrrrrrrrrr.

i completely understand. When I first started taking clonazepam, I knew it was only good for short term use but now I am afraid to switch to something different because it is not only anti-anxiety but anti-seizure and even though its not stopping the panic attacks anymore I dont know if it has helped with stopping the seizures. Sometimes I become aware that my heart is beating so fast, I become very hot and dizzy then cool down. its like an adrenaline rush. doesnt matter if im quietly reading a book or standing up singing along at a concert. I hope you find the med you need.

It's not impossible that your stomach pains are not a panic attack, but could be an ulcer or something like that.   Be sure to mention that and add you don't know if it is part of the panic or a separate issue.

And panic attacks are not have a bad day, have one.   Once you get pushed to the point where you are having them, you will, even when the day doesn't provoke you.    I am lucky so far, I've only had them when dealing with the 'YOU CAN'T' people, and so hope to not progress past that point.

I find I get anxiety attacks after the bad part is over, not during.  So I'm not surprised you're getting them at this point, after all you did last month.  Unfortunately when I discuss it with my various doctors, they seem to think I can deal with it on my own.   Everyone else gets a cornucopia of solutions, me they tell to do deep breathing exercises   ;-) 

When you find the right med, you will know it within days, so keep searching.  Here's betting they give you a month's worth of Xanax, if so use it wisely.  They don't like to refill that one.

stingray, you are so right, that is the usual way.   It's like the post tramatic stress syndrome that veterans experience, you stand up to the thing you have to, but after it's over, you crumble.   People feel this in all kinds of situations.  My friends son just went thru a horrible stressful time at work, where they were working around the clock and he did it and hung in there.  Once it was finished, he went down like a brick.

Nancy: good that you are being pro-active soonest. Especially if you are not resolving at this point. Let us know. Debbie

Yep - it just continues --- not an ulcer, -- just scared of everything - the future- the past, the present … for right now i self medicate with vodka… which is preferable to scripts…. but ------ of course runs its own risks… hoping tomorrow brings some relief ( doc appt)… although i know better than to put eggs in that basket…. lol---- sad part NO ONE COULD EVER could say I was much of a drinker -- even colleen who mixed the long island to strong… lol--- but hey it is what it is… right...

Hey!  I made you a real Long Island Iced Tea, not the North Dakota style version!  Not much variation in the contents allowed, by law.

 I actually knew the bartender who invented it, it was a big customer of Ray's back in the day.  You asked for it, you got it, haha!!  I did used to do a little professional bartending way back when, the tips were great....our old lives seem so weird now, don't they?  I'm amazed how much I block out of my mind now.

COLEEN ----- LOL  

Hi Nancy, just wanted to say that  i am in your corner!  You are in my thoughs and prayers

Hugs are on they way

Love Yvonne

got a script for Buspar -- we discussed a lot of meds and decided to try the "lesser" drug and work our way up if needed….. and a referral for me to "see" someone… I actually trust my pcp and she has some confidence in the person - so i guess we will see…….anyone know how long it will take to get any relief? I did read with this drug it might get worse before it gets better… and thats scary --- Dan is being the usual crab - refuser today…. no talk , no eat no drink…..

Ray took Buspar at some point before the stroke, it didn't help him unfortunately;  I think it actually made him worse if possible but this is so individualized.  I'm just going to say that you should let them know right away any side effects and might have to ditch it, don't keep going and hoping;  to them a bad patch is nothing but when you're living it, not so much. Sorry Dan's being ornery when nothing bad is even going on, how frustrating is that?

Nancy, please be careful about alcohol with meds.   Read the 'do not' list with the meds.