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Suggest Treatment For Panic Attacks Inspite Of Using Medicines
Hello.
I am 44 years old, and I am a seaman. Very often I was exposed to stressful situation, until about a year ago I had panic attack. I was feeling very scared when I was alone, thinking that I am going to die, I could not sleep in my bed because of some fear. If i have slept 2 hours I was awaking in panic and fear. Could not stay alone, could not concentrate on my job, constantly having bad thoughts passing through my mind. I have visited doctor who gave me Deanxit tablets, and after first one i felt amazingly better, only i had trouble sleeping. I was taking two tablets per day for about a month, than I signed off from the ship and stop with Deanxit.
During vacation I have visited psychiatrist, explained what happened to me, and he told me that I have suffered panic attack.
My psychiatrist has prescribed me SEROXAT - Paroxetin tablets, 20 mg, if happens again
After two months at home, where everything was ok, only trouble sleeping from time to time, I have signed on another ship, and situation has started but not that strong as before.
I have started taking Seroxat and everything was ok, only trouble sleeping again, and I have been taking Seroxat for full 4 months while I was on board the ship.
Another two months at home without tablets, but again trouble sleeping, and here I am on my present vessel, just signed on today.
After talking with my family I am sensing and experiencing some kind of fear, now when I am alone in my room.
Fear comes and goes, but I am still kind of afraid to go to sleep, even I am very tired.
Thinking about taking Seroxat again or maybe Deanxit.
Could you please tell me what to do and how and if is possible to treat this fear permanently.
Thank you very much.
I am 44 years old, and I am a seaman. Very often I was exposed to stressful situation, until about a year ago I had panic attack. I was feeling very scared when I was alone, thinking that I am going to die, I could not sleep in my bed because of some fear. If i have slept 2 hours I was awaking in panic and fear. Could not stay alone, could not concentrate on my job, constantly having bad thoughts passing through my mind. I have visited doctor who gave me Deanxit tablets, and after first one i felt amazingly better, only i had trouble sleeping. I was taking two tablets per day for about a month, than I signed off from the ship and stop with Deanxit.
During vacation I have visited psychiatrist, explained what happened to me, and he told me that I have suffered panic attack.
My psychiatrist has prescribed me SEROXAT - Paroxetin tablets, 20 mg, if happens again
After two months at home, where everything was ok, only trouble sleeping from time to time, I have signed on another ship, and situation has started but not that strong as before.
I have started taking Seroxat and everything was ok, only trouble sleeping again, and I have been taking Seroxat for full 4 months while I was on board the ship.
Another two months at home without tablets, but again trouble sleeping, and here I am on my present vessel, just signed on today.
After talking with my family I am sensing and experiencing some kind of fear, now when I am alone in my room.
Fear comes and goes, but I am still kind of afraid to go to sleep, even I am very tired.
Thinking about taking Seroxat again or maybe Deanxit.
Could you please tell me what to do and how and if is possible to treat this fear permanently.
Thank you very much.
Fri, 28 Mar 2014
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Welcome to HCM
We understand your concerns
I went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. Let me make things clear for you. Panic attack comes to people who were previously anxious. Anxiety is stress is just common happenings for them. It that is your case, you experienced a panic attack. Otherwise it was just stress related momentary fear.
You have to be a bit more realistic. What is there to fear? If you fear being alone, be with others. If you fear your job and want to be with your family, be with them and find a new job near home. If you fear your health, consult a doctor and confirm that you are alright. We have solutions for every fear. Instead of fearing what-it-might-be, try to find a logical solution and accept it.
Please post a direct question to me in this website. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. I shall prescribe some psychotherapy techniques which should help you cure your condition.
Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.
Good luck.
Welcome to HCM
We understand your concerns
I went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. Let me make things clear for you. Panic attack comes to people who were previously anxious. Anxiety is stress is just common happenings for them. It that is your case, you experienced a panic attack. Otherwise it was just stress related momentary fear.
You have to be a bit more realistic. What is there to fear? If you fear being alone, be with others. If you fear your job and want to be with your family, be with them and find a new job near home. If you fear your health, consult a doctor and confirm that you are alright. We have solutions for every fear. Instead of fearing what-it-might-be, try to find a logical solution and accept it.
Please post a direct question to me in this website. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. I shall prescribe some psychotherapy techniques which should help you cure your condition.
Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.
Good luck.
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