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Diagnosed With Depression, Anxiety. Took Effexor, Diazepam. Have Panic Attacks. How To Avoid This?
I was diagnosed with depression anxiety last year about this time. I was put on Effexor and also had to go on diazepam for my anxiety. I took the year off to get myself back on track. I went back to work in September and all was going well. Somethings happened in my life one of which I lost one of my former students just 2 weeks ago. I thought I was doing ok, then last Sunday night I could not sleep, had several bad panic attacks. I went to the hospital and they increased my diazepam to 5 mg in morning and 5 mg at supper. I still had another bad night. So they put me on 5 mg in the morning, 5mg at lunch and 5 mg at supper as well as a sleeping aid. It has been 5 days and I am finally feeling better. The panic attacks have stopped but I am so worried this may happen to me again.. How can I make sure this does not happen, what can I do to protect myself from this happening again.
The symptoms you have mentioned clearly indicate that you have panic disorder and anxiety disorder. Though with diazepam the symptoms will come under control but treatment of anxiety disorder is must for proper relief. Many medicines like SSRIs as sertaline, escitalopram etc are usually given for proper treatment and to prevent relapse. You should consult a good psychiatrist for proper treatment.
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Diagnosed With Depression, Anxiety. Took Effexor, Diazepam. Have Panic Attacks. How To Avoid This?
Hello, Welcome to Health Care Magic The symptoms you have mentioned clearly indicate that you have panic disorder and anxiety disorder. Though with diazepam the symptoms will come under control but treatment of anxiety disorder is must for proper relief. Many medicines like SSRIs as sertaline, escitalopram etc are usually given for proper treatment and to prevent relapse. You should consult a good psychiatrist for proper treatment. Thanks