I have been on lexapro 20 mg for almost 2 years because of depression, but recently I have been feeling like maybe its not working??? i am wondering what actions to take to get on a good reliable medication that will treat these symptoms:constant tension, worry, (i also have been diagnosed with adult add)-the lack of concentration and drive to do daily activities, low energy, some days i will only get 2 hours of sleep while others I could sleep all day and still wake up tired as hell. I am always tired, and lately i think i have been having panic attacks…in a stressful situation-mostly when i interact with other people. I get this like paranoid feeling that I doing something stupid (maybe i am who knows, i sometimes care…sometimes i don't) or that other people are thinking that I am crazy by the way they look at me or talk to me. i know its wierd. But the anxiety is really start to eat away at me here lately. I don't understand why this happens, i used to be the cont'd…….
I used to be such a sociable interactive person…but the medication just is not working. I have heard of some medications to take this edge off (or chemically balance?) me, but what are some to recommend to talk to my doctor about?

Is a psychiatrist specialized in these disorders supervising your meds or just your GP? If you aren't seeing a psychiatrist I'd advice consulting one It's always best to get treatment from people with the most direct experience with what you are dealing with.

They could put you on Xanax for anxiety, it is a benzodiazapine. Benzos are really effective but the problem with them is that they can have a zombifying effect, "numbing people out" to where their personality is affected. Still they are still sometimes used for severe anxiety.

Are you on stimulant meds for ADD, I use a combination of concerta for ADHD and lexapro for anxiety.

Have you received therapy for the anxiety attacks? Behavioral and cognitive therapy is normally very affective in treating anxiety problems. Here is a URL that can help you find a behavioral/cognitive therapist:

http://www.aabt.org/members/Directory/Clinical_Directory.cfm

One last thought, I hope you don't smoke marijuana, I was a daily pot-user for 5 years until I figured out that the natural amotivated nature of ADD is SEVERELY exacerbated by the additional amotivational affects from the cannabis.

Good luck.

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I’m thirteen years old, and I’ve suffered from anxiety attacks for about two years now. I have taken Magnesium before, but it doesn’t seem to help. I’ve been told practicing vegetarianism would help as well as exercising and meditating.
Generally it's triggered by school, or people. I believe I have social anxiety. I get nervous talking in front of the class.

Exercising and meditation are really great ideas. You really need a hobby though, something to keep you busy that you enjoy.

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Panic attacks and anxiety directly contribute to my severe IBS. We have a website running dealing with this condition
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When I am in an elevator or closed space, I sometimes get a panic attack. I'll be completely fine on a plane and the suddenly i'll realize i'm trapped 10 thousand some-odd feet in the air and i'll get hot, and squirm. sometimes I hyperventiliate and think I'm choking, going to be sick or, think i cant breathe. Does anyone know of any tips to deal with this?

Dealing with Phobias are tricky. My suggestion is to take baby-steps, although that may be difficult if you travel by plane a lot. If you feel an onset of attack, try to blank your mind. Tell yourself that you are fine and those walls are NOT closing in on you. Emerse yourself into something you enjoy, such as reading or cross stitching to distract yourself from your feelings. Practice breathing, yoga style, long deep relaxing breaths.

I hope you find something that works for you!

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Didn't she look like she was going to vomit or pass out on stage though? I felt scared for her well being during her entire acceptance speech! Good for her though, I like her as an actress even though I've never seen her new television show. but what was up with that weird sh*t she was pulling on stage like a panic attack or something mother effin weird… Poor doll. Good thing the media didn't even say a single word about it afterwards. The only thing that I could find about it was a statement by Julia saying that she boiled a bunch of hard boiled eggs after the show and being interviewed because she hadn't eaten all day. (Nice excuse!) I wonder what was really going on with her because the nominees for the Emmies already know who wins in advance to make the show a lot smoother and such….
She looked good despite her mental state though, wait I forgot- the dress was funny looking, it made her breasts look like joke peanuts being held by a black rubber sequined strap. Thoughts people
Poor girl. She had plenty of time to write/rehearse her acceptance speech and she managed to be the most bumbling actor during the emmies… I swear she wanted to vomit and then pass out and smash her little head on the stage! I loved her as Elaine- I wonder if it was the "Seinfeld Curse" that had her so extremely panic attackish or what… I'm going to check out her new show now because I feel so bad for her. Did you know that although the Emmies are live that the winners know far in advance? That is why the winners are all seated on the inside of the isle/walkway so that they won't have to take the extra time weaving between the other people in the audience. (I think that is also why Larry David wasn't there because he didn't win any awards and wasn't presenting anything. WATCH Curb Your Enthusiasm!!! Great show people!!! Rent or buy the Dvds and you will be doing yourself a favor I promise. I would like to know when the next season is due because I am waiting with bated breath!!
Larry David should have won an award… I understand that The Office can be extremely funny at times (as well as Arrested Development) but come on! CYE is wonderfully hilarious in ways that I can't even explain.

I didn't understand her speech at all. Did she even know what she was saying?

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I felt like I was seeing things and like the walls were closing in on me. I kept tossing and turning, and it took me a long time to get back to sleep.

Symptoms of a panic attack: heart beating quickly, shaking, palms sweating, feeling like you're going to lose control, feeling like you're going to die, feeling of unreality.

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I've really been suffering bad recently and my doctor has not been of any help It's really getting me down is there any advice kind words you can give? I don't want to burden my wife with any things hence me writing up this question in the hope that you can help me.

Thank you.

Learning how to relax may help you head off a panic attack. You can learn to relax through a variety of techniques, such as meditation, muscle relaxation, relaxed breathing and guided imagery (visualization).

Relaxation is more than getting away from the work-a-day grind, and it's more than the absence of stress. It's a specific, intentional action that's positive and satisfying — a feeling in which you experience peace of mind. True relaxation requires becoming sensitive to your basic needs for peace, self-awareness and thoughtful reflection and having the willingness to meet these needs.

Relaxation techniques can help lessen the discomfort and duration of the signs and symptoms of stress, such as headaches, anxiety, high blood pressure, trouble falling asleep, hyperventilation, and clenching or grinding your teeth. One simple method is to remove yourself from a stressful situation, block the world out and concentrate on your body. These steps can help you relax:

Sit or lie in a comfortable position and close your eyes. Allow your jaw to drop and your eyelids to be relaxed and heavy, but not tightly closed.

Mentally scan your body. Start with your toes and work slowly up through your legs, buttocks, torso, arms, hands, fingers, neck and head. Focus on each part individually. Where you feel tension, imagine it melting away.

Tighten the muscles in one area of your body. Hold the muscles for a count of five or more before relaxing and moving on to the next area. This is a good method for releasing tension. Tighten the muscles of your face, shoulders, arms, legs and buttocks.

Allow thoughts to flow through your mind, but don't focus on any of them. Many people find using autosuggestion to be a great help. Suggest to yourself that you're relaxed and calm, that your hands are heavy and warm (or cool if you're hot), that your heart is beating calmly, and that you feel perfectly at peace.

Breathe slowly, regularly and deeply during the procedure. Once you're relaxed, imagine you're in a favorite place or in a spot of great beauty and stillness. After five or 10 minutes, rouse yourself from the state gradually.

To maximize the benefits of these stress-reduction techniques, be sure to also get adequate sleep, eliminate caffeine and other stimulants from your diet, and engage in regular exercise. About 30 minutes of moderately intense physical activity most days of the week can improve your psychological well-being.

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See they could try to trick you couldn’t they
Here’s something for ya make you really feel good

little momma got a little pill to swallow
A little water to follow it down the tunnel
Gotta lotta walls but the house is hollow
Got a lot of holes, never found the shovel
Panic attack so what’s the plan of attack
You had to be had, you cut it in half, You had to react
You battle with you shadow from front to back
Stack up the stats, handle the math, And that’ll be that
Hold your head up, I know you’re fed up
But Don’t let it get up to the top of them steps love
Instead of playin with the pieces that got messed up
Get dressed up we goin out to catch the best buzz
Self-medicated spirit on elevated
help take the self-made self hate and celebrate it
and I could tell you hated it when you felt naked
but the poison tastes great
wanna know how the they made it
and if the dizzy dont kill you, the city will
simply for the thrill of wiping up a sticky spill
little tricky get busy off a fifty bill
so take that little pill straight to your pretty grill

[chorus]
here it comes there it goes again–panic attack
here it comes there it goes again–panic attack
here it comes there it goes again–panic attack
here it comes there it goes again–panic attack
here it comes there it goes again–panic attack
here it comes there it goes again–panic attack
here it comes there it goes again–panic attack
here it comes there it goes goes goes

(indistinct)
don’t let him go he’ll run away, don’t he’ll need to hide away
don’t let him go he’ll run away, don’t he’ll need to hide away
don’t let him go he’ll run away, don’t he’ll need to hide away
don’t let him go he’ll run away, don’t he’ll need to hide away
don’t let him go

so what you drinkin, so what you poppin
so what you eatin, so what you droppin
so what you smoking, so what you sniffin
so how you copin, so whats the difference
contagious, it runs like the paint does
sedate the sober and over anxious
the pages of pain that make the songs on the playlist
the renegade rain that jumped just to flood the basement
look honey everybody needs a help-up buddy
nobody’s drug free the streets would be hella bloody
do you call yourself a patient or a junkie
the only thing that separates is who takes your money
all smile like we’re gonna go buck wild
order up a shot, prescription filled up now
pop another (what?) distracted the rush
while we fight all night about what to name the love child
I’m on that go nuts life that got that gold touch
Fresh fly wild bold what like the cold crush
No luck, don’t hold much just an old flush
made up of hearts Queen high off the faux-blush
freak outs, leak out and bleed out and speak out and reroute and seek out the weak crowd
and we doubt, but when I see you keep out the beast
I’ll believe for now
it’s all PEACE I gotta be out

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I first want to say a big huge THANK YOU to the head of ANI-JAM James and STAFF! And a MECHA BIGGEST HUGE THANK YOU to my AWESOME LOVIN FUN FANS OF ANI-JAM! I LOVE YOU GUYS SOOOOOOOOO MUCH!

For my concert at ANI-JAM this is the FIRST TIME I performed my BRAND NEW SONGS from my FIRST EVER FULL LENGTH ALBUM “SIDES” with 4 costume changes! And I only had a couple of mins to get into each costume!

And I just wanted to say that I do this because this is my TRUE HAPPINESS! I have such a passion for music, singing, anime, Japan, and LIFE! And every awesome opportunity I get like being a TOKYO REPORTER for COMCAST’S ANIME SELECTS or having my own FULL LENGTH ALBUM has all been because I am truly blessed but also because I have worked very hard at what I do!

And I really do joke around a lot. I am such a goofball and a lot of the things I say can be a little confusing at times! Like “is she really joking”? LOL! But I hope I can show people that I also do have a very serious complex side as well! I know you are saying “What Stephanie Yanez”? Haaa! But I really have been through a lot. I don’t know if anyone knows but I lost my mother to brain cancer in 2001. For a year I stayed by her side. She was truly my best friend and it is still very hard for me to talk about it. And I know she is smiling right now as I am achieving my goals in my life! And everything that I have experienced good and bad has made me the strong person that I am today!

I am soooooooooo thankful that I have such LOVING FANS who truly support me with all of their heart! I was REALLY shown that this weekend and I am shown that everyday ONLINE as well! THANK YOU SOOOO MUCH EVERYONE! I wouldn’t be here without you!

And without further a do….. HERE IS MY FIRST VIDEO FROM ANI-JAM 08! This song is an ORIGINAL SONG written in Japanese and English titled “CANDY COATED PANIC ATTACK” inspired by my black bombay cat LUNA and the anime movie “TAMALA 2010″!

Ai wo komete,
Stephanie
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