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Q: Does anxiety/panic attacks/depression that are triggered by recreational drug use go away?
If someone starts having panic attacks and depression after recreational drug use, will the problems go away eventually? Even if this person has stopped the drug use and the anxiety and panic and depression is still there 9 months later?

A: Maybe your anxiety and depression have absolutely nothing to do with the drug use. If it’s been 9 months since you’ve used, there might be a more severe underlying problem. That actually may be the reason you used in the first place. Many times, people that suffer from emotional problems use drugs to self medicate or escape their feelings. You should go see a psychiatrist, therapist, or counselor to discuss these issues to get to the root of your anxiety and depression.
Best of luck :)

Q: How to overcome anxiety,depression and panic attacks?
How to overcome anxiety,depression and panic attacks? I am so hopeless. Ive been suffering with depression and social anxiety with intense panic attacks for three years. I think I had anxiety for longer than that but I wasnt depressed or had panic attacks. My last three years 18-21 I spend staying home,best years of my life something needs to be done.I dont have any friends anymore. I feel like crap. I had major panic attack today even going to Grocery store.I can’t even stand at the red light I think everybody is looking at me.When stranger talks to me I just freeze like paralyzed,start shaking,trembling,my mind and heart racing,sweating,my mind goes blank and I just want to scream on the top of my lungs. I started avoiding social situations at all cost. I even feel panicky talking to my family or relatives. All day long bad thoughts running through my head. How can I beat this plz,any one ,because this is not a life this is hell,any info really appreciated.

A: hi sounds like you are in a constant state of anxiety this can cause depression and anxiety attacks it is a awfull way to live your need to see a psychiatrist not a family doctor u need some medication i have seen very small doses of medication do wonders for a person dont worry seeing a psychiatrist does not mean u are ‘crazy’ please get some help for yourself stress and other things that are happening in your life can cause a lot of these problems also good luck to you hang in there life can get better

Q: Anyone out these currently pregnant or was pregnant and battling with Anxiety/Panic Attacks/Depression?
I’m 10 weeks pregnant and suffer with Anxiety/Panic and Depression, and feel so alone with my symptoms…

Anyone out there can relate and have any good stories?

A: You are not alone. It’s very common to feel this way during pregnancy. Postpartum depression gets all the attention, but for many women, depression actually starts before delivery.

I had terrible anxiety and depression for the first five months of my pregnancy. I began to feel like an emotional wreck a week before I found out I was pregnant. I was crazy and making my husband crazy with me. I cried several times a day, even would wake up in the middle of the night and cry and worried about EVERYTHING!

I read a lot about the effects of antidepressants on a fetus and kept trying to hang in there without medication for the sake of the baby. I remember the day it all became too much to bear, I had thoughts of suicide, giving the baby up for adoption and aborting her.

I called the Dr.’s office and got in that day for counseling. My Dr. put me on 10mg of Celexa, the lowest dose and one of the antidepressants considered safer during pregnancy. It took a couple weeks, but I started feeling like myself again. I am a couple weeks away from delivery now, and my mood has been fantastic since starting the medication.

I have also read a few great books that have helped me cope with anxiety that I’d like to pass along to you: The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle, The Seven Laws of Spiritual Success by Deepak Chopra, and You Can Heal Your Life by Louise Hay.

Know that there is help out there for you, whether it be medication, counseling or self-help books. Please talk with your doctor. If he/she doesn’t understand, find one that does.

Q: Has Prozac worked for your anxiety/depression or panic attacks? Can it lead to a worse mental illness?
I suffer from anxiety and depression and am always on the verge of having a panic attack. I’m wondering if Prozac would be worth taking and if you can stop taking it in the end without needing it anymore. I’m afraid that in the long run it can cause other mental illnesses like schizophrenia. However, I’m still trying to find a medical cause for my anxiety and depression like thyroid, adrenal, or inner ear problems.

A: Prozac has some very very dangerous side effects, I would only use that as a very last resort. If you go to http://pi.lilly.com/us/prozac.pdf?reqNavId=undefined and look at what the makers of the drug have to list about it’s effects. I think you’d consider other options real quick. So, with that being said. I want to focus on the cause of your anxiety and depression. Essential Fatty Acid(EFAs) deficiency has been linked with causing depression. People who do not get enough omega-3 fatty acids or do not maintain a healthy balance of omega-3 to omega-6 fatty acids in their diet may be at an increased risk for depression. The omega-3 fatty acids are important components of nerve cell membranes. They help nerve cells communicate with each other, which is an essential step in maintaining good mental health. In particular, DHA is involved in a variety of nerve cell processes.

Levels of omega-3 fatty acids were found to be measurably low and the ratio of omega-6 to omega-3 fatty acids were particularly high in a clinical study of patients hospitalized for depression. In a clinical study of individuals with depression, those who ate a healthy diet consisting of fatty fish 2 – 3 times per week for 5 years experienced a significant reduction in feelings of depression and hostility.

When researchers monitor eating habits across countries, they find that as fish consumption goes up, depression rates go down. In fact, there is a sixty-fold difference in depression rates across countries from the highest (Japan and Taiwan) to the lowest (North America, Europe and New Zealand) omega-3 fat consumption. Even postpartum depression decreases as women increase their consumption of fish. Many people also report a drop in mood when they switch too quickly to a low-fat diet.

Anxiety and depression is a complex issue, too detailed for a brief answer on here…but any disease or health condition is associated with a vitamin, mineral, or other nutrient deficiency. Address that issue first, do some research, and see what happens. Best of luck…

Q: This question is for people who overcame social anxiety,depression and panic attacks?
This question is for people who overcame social anxiety,depression and panic attacks? How did you do it?What have worked for you? I tried exercise,mediation,breathing techniques and nothing works.Is medication the only answer for me? What have worked you?

A: I started out my teen years with horrible social anxiety. It was so bad I couldn’t leave my house. Today I am in the US Marine Special Operations, I have traveled the world been on mission in Afghanistan, Iraq and a few other places.

I made a complete turn around, and ill tell you how. One of the few things I left the house for was to go to my mixed martial arts class were I would train in full contact fighting. One day my instructor told me I needed to get faster. But I was lost in how to go about it. I mean you can learn techniques do wait lifting to get stronger. But how do you get faster. I was told to pretend you are fast with each and every technique you do. Over time I got faster.

But I started to use that same technique for social anxiety. First off you need to act. Look at the people around you. Look at how calm they are in situations you would freak out in. Ant act like that. Imagine you are in a social environment, or picture yourself giving a speech, and imagine being calm, the calmest you have ever been.

But believe it is actually happening. When its actually happening take control of your thoughts and act. Like a shy actor taking the role of an out going character. The best time to imagine this is as often as possible, right before you go to bed and especially when your listing to music.

The other thing is DO NOT think. Your hole life you have been told think before you do. Well when it comes to this, don’t. Just do it. Like a robot, do it and don’t think about it.

There is an old saying that goes, be careful of your thoughts, they may become your actions, be carful of your actions they become your character, be carful of your character it might become you.

Imagine yourself scared you will be scared, Imagine yourself confident with no anxiety and you will be confident with no anxiety.

The last thing is to visualize. When you breath in imagine the air going into your lungs and being sucked into your blood when it goes threw your body its pushing out pain, negative thoughts and weakness. Imagine it getting replaced by good thoughts, power, and a can do anything sense of thought.

Or I guess you can try medication lol.

Good luck I hope this helps
p.s. it takes time, but be patient with it

Q: How can I STOP Panic / Anxiety Attacks & Depression – ANSWERED!!!?
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A: nothing comes in a bottle nor can you be told. you need to help yourself when you ready. i dont agree with your web page as people who care want to help, and do not need donations to do so

Q: Whats the best working OCD/Depression/ Panic Attacks/ Anxiety medicine?
I am so depressed and I have panic attacks all the time. Also I feel like I am going to lose control at anytime.I get all light headed and I feel like crap. What medicine is the best. I am on Xanax and its not working. Is Zoloft ok?

A: I am a experienced with anxiety because I have now been on the pills 7 years. I took zoloft it seemed to work well if your not sexually active. So I ended up switching to Cymbalta. I never had a panic attack or anxiety again. It takes about a week to two weeks to fully work. The major side effect is dry mouth which you will get and sleepiness. The pill needs to be taken at night. It also helps you fall asleep. The only thing is once you are cured it is very hard to stop taking the medication because the withdrawal symptoms are so strong but it doesn’t seem like you will be cured for a few years.

Q: How to overcome social anxiety?? depression?? Panic attacks?? Inability to relax?
I used to smoke marijuana and it helped at first but like anything type of drug it only helps for a while. I am trying to get over this without drugs or even medication, i had bad anxiety throughout high school and about two years after i graduated i was really at my peak of happiness, nothing bothered me i wasn’t anxious at all my life seemed perfect. But once i go through the cycle of life and something traumatic happens like it did i don’t want to end up here again.

A: Smoke marijuana

Or drink b-relaxed Vitamin Water

Q: Anxiety, Depression, Panic Attacks…Help?
Hello, I’ve have been suffering from anxiety, depression, panic attacks, fear of leaving my home etc, since I was about 12 and I’m nearly 19 now. I have seen many many doctors and been on countless varietys of medicine yet nothing seems to help. I am in my house 24 hours a day, about 98% of the year, every year. If I leave or know that I am having to leave to go wherever, I have severe panic attacks which means I get ridiculously painful stomach cramps, diarrhea, excesive sweating, very hot, high blood pressure and more.

With these symptoms it is very hard to even make it to a doctors appointment for help. I just don’t know what to do as the thought of suicide creeps slowly closer and closer the longer this goes on. I’m not the suicidal type but it seems that if say 10 years from now I’m still not progressing, it may become inevitable.

Apart from drugs and counciling what else can be done?

A: Hi sweetie.
I’m 17 years old and suffering from the same exact thing you have as we speak. When was 12 I threw up in public, and it made me terrified to eat in public ever again. Since then I haven’t eaten in a resturant or at someone elses house for the most part. When I got to high school I was always stressed and worried about everything, and eventually this year (my junior year) it finally took over me. I can’t leave the house, and just like you said its so so stressful to even just leave the house because it makes you feel sick. (see with me, it makes me feel like throwing up, which I am terrified of, so its that much harder!)

Im sure you know this, but this kind of anxiety builds up over time. If theres things in your past that have made you stressed out to become this way, maybe confronting them and letting go will help. (like with me, I had a bad fight with a friend and just had to learn to let it go)

Counseling helps. Ive been talking to a specialist and that’s nice and everything, but its such a struggle to get through the day and leave. Maybe you can find a friend to come to your house and talk to you about how youre feeling weekly. See if that helps.

Also- how is the medication helping? what did they put you on?

Set little goals for yourself. For instance, just leave your house and walk into your yard. Spend a few minutes outside. Then the next day, try going for a walk. Then after that, try getting in the car and just sitting in it. Maybe a few weeks later, try actually going for a ride down the street or around the block. Practice these, and maybe that will help you get more comfortable.

Maybe when you start leaving, you could bring something comforting. I know for me, I always have to have something in my hands and I have to be chewing gum. Try it out and see what happens.

If you wanna talk about this, I can relate to you 100%. I have an email, babeyybeeee@yahoo.com . Please don’t be afraid.

Q: Is it possible to have anxiety and panic attacks without depression?
I swear I don’t feel depressed, but I do suffer from panic and anxiety attacks when I’m in public. People accuse me of being depressed though because they say they go hand-in-hand. But I truly do not feel depressed. Is that possible?

A: Hi, sorry to hear you are feeling so bad. Yes, it is perfectly normal to have anxiety without depression. The following steps will eliminate (or at least significantly reduce) your panic attacks:

1.Breathe properly – if you control your breathing, you control panic. As soon as you notice the signs of anxiety, check your breathing: breathe in slowly through your nose pushing your tummy out (to the count of 5 or so). Breathe out slowly and for a bit longer (to the count of 7 or so) through your mouth. Do not breathe rapidly or shallowly (in the chest area). This will soon restore the balance of oxygen and you will feel a lot better.

2. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy! CBT is proven to be the most effective thing for panic attacks, OCD and anxiety etc. It takes a bit of work, but it is super effective. (After 15 years of panic attacks, mine stopped completely). You can speak to your doctor about taking a course or you can take a course for free online at: www.livinglifetothefull.com

3. Try relaxation exercise tapes (progressive muscular relaxation). They really make a difference if you practise often enough (i.e. twice a day). They will also help you sleep better if done at bedtime. You can get free downloads online. E.g.: http://www.studentservices.utas.edu.au/counselling/audio_resources/index.html

With each step practise makes perfect. (i.e. practise the steps every day, not just when you are feeling bad). I hope you feel better soon. Best of luck!

Q: panic attacks, anxiety, depression, what meds?
First of all i have no insurance, so daily PhD therarpy or a long drawn out medical testin is out. I suffer from general anxiety, panic attacks that have resulted avoidance behavior to the max.

I’m curious what meds will wok best for me. I might be suffering from depression, I’m not sure.

I’m looking for a medication or medications that do the following.

1. No weight gain like I hear most meds of this nature do.
2. Do not cause severe addiction, or present severe withdrawls upon discontinuation.
3. I like sex, so it should have limite sexual side affects
4. I don’t want a medication that hops you up like cociane, I’ve heard some do this in attempts to reduce depression. No thanks.

Any tips?

The only med I’ve tried before is Xanax, and this was only taken three times per month when full blown panic sets in. I need a med that basically releives panic symptoms, leviates depression and axniet, no addiction, no weight gain, no sexual side affects.

HELP ME PLEASE?

A: I use a full vitamin supplement and take rosehip pills. All organic and can be had at most any vitamin supply shop.

Takes a 2 or 3 weeks of daily use before the full affect is achieved.

Many people with your symptoms are just lacking vitamins or minerals in their body.

No addiction, side effects, weight gain or bad sexual side affects.

Also regular physical activity will help with depression. I forget the exact reason but doing exercise releases something in the body that makes one happy. I am not talking about trying to get a runners high.. just a long walk everyday or sometime working out with everyday items in the house.

For the Panic Attacks and anxiety look for beta blockers.

Check on http://www.amazon.com for natural healing books that relate to your symptoms.

I hate taking doctor ordered meds… rather try to care for myself organically..

No I am not some far out fruitcake. I smoke, drink booze and ride a harley. Just hate chemical answers to everything.

Happy Holidays.

Q: For those of you who take medication for anxiety/depression/panic attacks?
Did the medication help? Was it a noticeable difference? Do you feel like you aren’t the same person anymore (not in a good way)?

A: For me the side effects of the medications were worse than the initial ailment.

However, it might not be as bad for you. Discuss it thoroughly with your doctor

Q: How to cope with Depression, Anxiety and Panic Attacks?
I have been on Lexapro fro Depression and am still having alot of axniety and panic attacks. My husband does not understand me and I am afraid he might leave me and take out kids. I have no one to talk to about this and am confused. I want it to stop before it ruins my like. Can anyone give me some advise or maybe I need to change my medicine. Thank You

A: Recover from depression one step at a time
Recovering from a depressive episode or managing depression long-term takes energy and planning. You may think, how am I going to find energy or motivation when I feel so poorly?
Depression can strip you of your self-esteem, self-confidence and motivation. Approach this in the same way you would approach a friend, loved one or child. You would approach helping that person in a reasonable, caring manner. Do the same for yourself. The key is to begin with small steps.
Say you want to begin exercising, attending to bills or mail, increasing your socialization or housework. Would you tackle all of these simultaneously? Of course you wouldn’t. Pick one that is a priority to you. You then will need to set up a reasonable plan as to how to proceed with accomplishing your goal.
Let’s go with exercise first. Overall, your goal may to improve your health. Your goal may be to walk a mile but how would you do this? You would train by walking one step at a time. The idea is to be your own cheerleader, be kind to yourself. You deserve to feel good and to be happy. Set up reasonable goals and then honestly rate them using the 1-10 scale. It is OK if you need to change your goal. Find a support person to share your goal with. Studies show that this will make it more likely that you will follow through. Once you have accomplished your first goal, you will find your self-esteem and confidence are boosted. Don’t stop now, set up your next goal. Set your self up for success! You can do it!

Q: is there any one out there who needs help with mental illness such as depression anxiety panic attacks or any?
form addiction i would like to help or also any physical health issues please contact me @ eloconnor904@yahoo.co.uk thanks hope 2 hear from u soon

A: Maybe she just wants to help. If you’ve ever dealt with anxiety or depression and successfully recovered from these states of mind you want to help other people because that’s how good you feel. Trust me, you feel lucky to be alive after being so low.

Q: Are you chronically ill with Depression, Fatigue, Joint pain and Panic Attacks or Anxiety?.?
Do you ever suffer from depression, anxiety, panic attacks, chronic fatigue and or fibromalgia pain? If so have any or all of these symptoms caused you to be unable to get out of your house or prevent you from driving or loss of desire to do aanywhere?

I was just wondering if anyone could be experiencing any or all of the same symptoms I have. The culmination of depression, CFS/Fibromalgia and anxiiety has caused me to lose interest in anything and I panic at the thoughts of having to get dressed a leave my home. In fact, I do not even look forward to visitors. Am I losing my mind? What is wrong with me? How can I overcome this? I hate to think I have to live like this rest of my life.I do not enjoy TV. I read occassionally or use my computer.

I am on medication for my depression and seeing a couselor but nothing seems to help. I have no energy or desire for anything. I am just sleepy and tired all the time but cannot sleep. How can I overcome this illness?

A: I have been there and done that. In 1990, I was diagnosed with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromalgia. I was so tired all the time and my joints hurt and I felt like I had a bad case of the flu everday. After serveal months the sever depression kicked in.

I did not want to get dressed or leave my house either. But, I had to force myself. There were days when I felt I could sleep all day and others when I could not sleep at all. Vocation Rehab sent me to a great psychiatrist who had to try several different anii-depressants until he found the right combination. He also gave me something to help me sleep and something for the pain.

Once all of that began to get undercontrol so did my emotions. I started taking long week ends and vacations to the beach and I began to start feeling normal again. During this time at the beach, I had time to meditate and pray and work through my thoughts. I began to feel guilty for acting so selfish when there are so many people around me who are so much worse off and never complain. I also joined an organization called “NAMI”. It is the National Assoc Mental Illness. They meet once or twice a month. They have a group for those suffering from depression and a seperate one for the care takers of those of us who are ill. It was helpful to me and my husband.

I still get bad days and times, but I try and make myself go no matter how I feel. My doctor also explained how improtant diet and exercise is and even more is getting lots of sun light. She explained that was probably one of the reasons I felt better at the beach. We finally bought a small condo their and I go often for a few days at the time.

But, you do not have to have a beach house or even go to the beach to get lots of sun light and waling is great for your health too. Just hang in there. Things will get better. Sometimes we need a little attitude adjustment!…..lol -/

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