Worsening Anxiety

Discussion in 'Mental Health Disorders' started by daredhead, Dec 13, 2008.

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  1. daredhead

    daredhead Well-Known Member

    My anxiety keeps getting worse. At times, such as right now, I am fairly relaxed. This is not the case most of the time. At school, I'm a nervous wreck, and it only gets worse.

    I have been having sever panic attacks which include chest pain and shortness of breath. I have seen my doctor for this, and they are panic attacks.

    I'm not quite sure what to do to calm down when I'm extremely anxious. I am already taking meds for it. Sometimes, it gets so bad that I can barely stand it at school.

    Any advice on dealing with it?
     
    daredhead, Dec 13, 2008
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  2. Petal

    Petal SF dreamer Staff Member Safety & Support SF Supporter

    Hello Daredhead,

    In my experience medication only helps anxiety, it doesn't take it away.
    Meditation, self help books and therapy can all ease anxiety. Is there anything particular that causes you to be anxious? Please don't try and cope with it alone :hug:
     
    Petal, Dec 14, 2008
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  3. Oak

    Oak Senior Member & Antiquities Friend

    Maybe the medication you are on are not appropriate to your anxiety level.
    I'd go back to your dpsy and talk it over. May i ask what you are taking?

    granny :hug:
     
    Oak, Dec 14, 2008
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  4. daredhead

    daredhead Well-Known Member

    I'm taking clonazepam.
     
    daredhead, Dec 14, 2008
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  5. Petal

    Petal SF dreamer Staff Member Safety & Support SF Supporter

    Clonazepam is a weak benzodiazepine. Ask your doctor about prescribing a stronger one such as xanax,valium or bromazepam.
     
    Petal, Dec 14, 2008
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  6. daredhead

    daredhead Well-Known Member

    Thanks, I see her tomorrow, so I'll bring it up then.
     
    daredhead, Dec 14, 2008
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