Anybody else get panic attacks?

dandelion · 07-23-2003, 08:56 AM

Hullo. Ive been battling depression since I was 14 but just last year (about the same time I noticed what seems to be pcos-related acne, hairiness etc) I began getting panic attacks. I'm taking xanax when they are really bad. I'm just wondering if the panic attacks could be a part of the pcos?

KatrinaAnne · 07-23-2003, 02:38 PM

Hi hun. I know what you are going through and it is not a good feeling....*hugs*

I believe that panic attacks can be considered a part of PCOS. Depression and anxiety are a part of PCOS and anxiety is what causes a panic attack to take place. I have experienced many panic attacks...and they are terrible. Right now I am on 40 mg of paxil and it seems to be working. I hope your treatment works for you as well.

We are here for you hun!

Rebecca Penn · 07-23-2003, 02:45 PM

I've never had a full blown panic attack, but I use to suffer from severe anxiety attacks.
I say *use to* because since I have been low carbing to help control other PCOS symptoms I have been anxiety free!!

Rebecca

prunepie · 07-24-2003, 02:47 AM

yes i am a pro of panic..if you have any questions please feel free to email me xo jenn

MaLee · 07-24-2003, 02:59 AM

I have also have full blown panic attacks - not fun at all. I am on 37.5mg of Paxil and it does help. I have had them since I was about 12 - I just got on meds a year ago because I realized I do not want my child to see my like that.
Although my dr. says it is not related to PCOS - I believe it is.

dandelion · 07-24-2003, 08:53 AM

thanks for your replies!
I am also worried about having kids one day- it would be terrible for them to see me having a full blown attack. I'm taking avanza for depression too but xanax is the only thing that makes the attacks manageable. They usually only last an hour if I take the xanax quick enough.

Lendi · 07-24-2003, 10:29 AM

Bless you. I know how miserable they make you feel, and scared too. Try to deep breathe after you take your xanax, of course. Focus on a happy "place" or event. I know easier said than done but and these things will not make them go away, but they do make them not feel as frightening. I think anytime you have an illness with a hormonal imbalances you will find that other types of hormones are out of synch as well. Anxiety/panic attacks, depression are a type of hormonal imbalance. But, we're here for you too. We understand. Anytime you need to "talk" give us a holler. Lendi

jbowman432 · 07-25-2003, 05:51 PM

I also have had panic attacks. Mostly mine is anxiety though. I have began to take Lexapro. It works wonders

dreambaby · 07-25-2003, 09:40 PM

I've had panic attacks too! I was prescribed prozac then oxazepam. The oxazepam worked for me! I also read the anxiety-phobia workbook and it was great! It reassures you so all those bad feelings will go away. I haven't had a panic attack almost since I got it. I'm no longer on meds either.

dandelion · 07-26-2003, 08:31 AM

you cysters rock!
I've been having counselling and it's been great. When you are explained the physical process of panic they are easier to handle I have found, because you can can control them better and sometimes shorten their duration.The only times I cant control my attacks seem to be the ones right before my period and the ones that are preceded by a couple of hours dizziness/vertigo and a racing heartbeat then my thoughts just go out the window and it's xanax time!

cyster_sista_annie · 07-27-2003, 10:33 PM

yep. Panic attacks here too. I have had a rough last year, so they were worse then. I have been much better since low carbing
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friscokid · 08-11-2003, 12:07 PM

I am so glad I checked out this link about panic attacks. I hope I am responding in the correct area. Can someone explain how low carbing can curb panic attacks. I am surffering all of a sudden from panic attacks. My husband even made me go to the ER a few weeks ago, I've never had one. He thinks I am a basket case, which I sort of am lately. Can anyone help?
Thanks.
Kerry

mconl606 · 08-11-2003, 04:49 PM

I have been having very bad panic attacks lately. It really has began to worry me because when I start to panic, I feel my heart flutter. I get this overwhelming sense of fear. It is hard to explain. I especially do this while I am riding in the car with someone else. I dont when I drive but when someone else is, I tend to hold on to the door handle, lock the door and when we are in a traffic jam, I tend to put my head down so I dont have to see the traffic. I also am really paranoid about crowded places. I am scared to death of someone bombing the place or something. I have taken Zoloft for depression but nothing for panic. The zoloft made me worse off than I was in the first place. My Dh is constantly on to me because when I start panicing, he starts getting nervous. Especially in the car.. What should I do?

08-11-2003, 06:57 PM

I know all about Panic Attacks!

I don't take any medication myself for them, and I hope the meds you take do work for you. Panic attacks aren't very fun and I have been uber stressed lately so that doesn't help.

The physical side of them can be very scary, and I can control them myself abit. I am a very claustrophobic person so mine get worse if I have to been in a crowded place.

Good Luck!

Take Care Always
~*~ Corrie ~*~

cyster_sista_annie · 08-11-2003, 08:22 PM

The endocrine system is pretty complex but all the organs, their hormones and their hormonal receptors are linked in a relationship which helps them all to function properly. Like an eco system I suppose. If we are IR, then we produce too much insulin. This would throw out the delicate balance which exists causing the differnt hormonal levels to change. I am sure that this would have an adverse effect on the brain, and would cause panic attacks..Anyone read anything about this? I am not sure how it works so don't quote me on this but it's something you should check out.

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