Panic Attacks even when medicated.

[Chloe90]

Hey Guys,

Just hoping some people will have some advice for me. Does anyone still suffer panic attacks even when medicated? I’ve been on my medication for around 10years and have intermittent panic attacks. Had one in November and now again yesterday and I’m worried is it my meds or what?

any support would be appreciated.

Chloe

[Emmen]

Hello Chloe90,

That must be a frustrating experience. Have you consulted your GP about this? If this has been happening for 10 years, it may be time for your GP to offer some advice as to whether this is normal, or if your meds need to be changed.

Kindly,
M

[Tay100]

Hi

I'm sorry to hear about your recent panic attack- they can be frustrating and scary. If you are worried about the root cause of the attacks, as you say, perhaps a GP or another medical professional could help you work out if your meds are playing a role, if any? Feel free to let us updated on what you find!

Tay100

[Chloe90]

I guess I’m just wondering is it still normal to have panic attacks even if your medicated. Like if your super stressed etc or should medication stop it for good?

[Ggrand]

Dear Chloe...

I hope you’re managing okay...

To answer your question..myself personally...yes I still do get panic attacks even though I’ve been on meds now for a few years..

Usually if I’m over anxious about having to go outside..before Dr/psych appointments as well as they just pop up of nowhere without any reason at times...

Meds are good but not the cure for mental health..we need to put around 95% of ourselves into helping us heal....

Are you managing those horrid panic attacks..?.

Here for you dear Chloe.....

My kindest and most caring thoughts...

Grandy..

[Whatsinaname]

Hi Chloe,

I've been on medication for about 4 or 5 years and still get panic attacks. Intensity is lesser than what it was but that might be a side effect of the therapy etc.

I wouldn't use medication as my only defense thats for sure.

[Guest_4643]

Hi Chloe90, welcome.

I've experienced panic attacks on and off meds. It could be that you're not tolerating it at all, need to up or lower the dosage or change the meds completely, or possibly it could just be a side effect and/or your body adjusting.

I guess you would have to discuss these issues with your Psychiatrist, if you have one, and/or your GP.

Perhaps you could make a diary of when you get them, if there's any particular trigger, how long, and so forth?

Best of luck, sorry you're dealing with this. I hope you find some meds that work for you.

[blondguy]

Hi Chloe90

Good question! (your thread topic) and thankyou

This is common to experience as meds arent a fix all....They do provide us with a solid platform on which we can heal more effectively using regular counselling. I take meds too and they work well with reducing the severity of anxiety/panic attacks

To answer your question Chloe90.....Yes I have experienced panic attacks when taking meds and yes its frustrating yet thats where the counselling is a necessary part of our treatment

Whatsinaname mentioned 'I wouldn't use medication as my only defense thats for sure'....This is spot on!

my kind thoughts

Paul

[Chloe90]

Hi Grandy,

thanks for taking time to respond. I’m not going to lie I’m struggling a bit. I haven’t had another panic attack since Wednesday however I have been anxious about having another one and just generally sad but usually I get like this after a panic attack episode.

I guess I’ve been extremely stressed lately going through family court with my nephew but I thought I was handling things well, maybe not so much??

it definitely helps to know it’s ‘normal’ to still have break through attacks and medication doesn’t cure everything. I need to get into therapy and learn some techniques I think.

Thanks for being here for me 🙂

Chloe x

[Chloe90]

I’m so guilty of relying on medication as my only defence and when I feel good I take it for granted. Defo need to get into some kind of therapy to learn triggers etc.

Adulting is very stressful!!

Many thanks for taking the time to respond it helps to hear from people and know I’m not going insane.

Chloe x