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Hi, I’am new to this web site. I have panic attacks and no one understands what there all about in my family and friends. I feel so misunderstood. The medication is not working, I,am under so much stress at this time. Does anyone have any advice on medication and how well it works for them? Hoping…. — The charter is available at: http://readystump.algebra.com/~asapm
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::Hi, I’am new to this web site. I have panic attacks and no one ::understands what there all about in my family and friends. I feel so ::misunderstood. The medication is not working, I,am under so much stress ::at this time. Does anyone have any advice on medication and how well it ::works for them? Hoping…. Dear Country, Welcome to ASAPM! I`m sorry for all that you are going through. Sadly, it`s quite common for people that have never experienced panic or depression to understand what we are going through. That`s why support groups can be so helpful, you are surrounded by people that "do" understand. I suggest you join a local support group as well. About your medication, have you told your doctor they are not working? What kind of doctor is treating you? It`s quite common to have to try a few meds to find the right one. Sometimes more than one med is needed, a antidepressant for the depression, a benzo for the panic. What are you still having trouble with the most, panic, depression, or both? What med are you currently taking, dose and how long have you been on it? Have you tried any other meds? Sorry I`m being such a pest asking so many questions. The more we know, the better someone will be able to help you. I`ve been taking paxil since 1998 for panic disorder. It has worked very well. For many people, myself included, meds alone aren`t enough. Therapy, preferably, cognitive behavioral therapy, can really make a difference. While paxil has done much, it is CBT that has done more for me with regards to my recovery. You might want to look into CBT. Here is a link on info for family and friends. Perhaps you can have your family & friends read it. http://panicdisorder.about.com/od/forfriendsfamily/ Here are some links on CBT….. http://panicdisorder.about.com/cs/therapycbt/ http://www.cognitivetherapy.com/ http://panicdisorder.about.com/cs/therapycbt/a/cbtintro.htm You might want to check out the following books from your library: 1) "Feeling Good, The New Mood Therapy", by David D. Burns, M.D. 2) "How to Control Your Anxiety, Before it Controls You", by Albert Ellis, Ph.D 3) "A Guide to Rational Living", by Albert Ellis, Ph.D 4) "The Anxiety & Phobia Workbook", by Edmund J., Ph.D. Bourne Good luck! Jackie ~*~I`m an angel! Honest 
The horns are just there to keep my halo up straight~*~ — The charter is available at: http://readystump.algebra.com/~asapm
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From Country, I wrote about being depressed and having severe panic attacks.
Hi Country, just letting you know that I read your post and was in one of those moods where I didn’t know what to say. I’m glad some replied eventually. Hope you hang around awhile, there is lot’s of great people and information here. Tono — The charter is available at: http://readystump.algebra.com/~asapm
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Country Farms, In reguards to my Panic Attacks. Thankyou for your response. Your Right about this being a good group of people, I have been given some very good advice. From, Country — The charter is available at: http://readystump.algebra.com/~asapm
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To Chip, From Country Farms in reguards to my panic attacks , and family trouble. Thankyou so much for your advice, and your response to me.I’am thinking about seeing a therapist again, I know they are better qualifed. You are so right about getting my meds straighted out . It would help me to do what I have to do for my family sake. thanks again, Sherrie Also : I’am new with the intertmet so if my responce is not being posted right, bear with me. — The charter is available at: http://readystump.algebra.com/~asapm
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To Chip, From Country Farms in reguards to my panic attacks , and family trouble. Thankyou so much for your advice, and your response to me.I’am thinking about seeing a therapist again, I know they are better qualifed. You are so right about getting my meds straighted out . It would help me to do what I have to do for my family sake. thanks again, Sherrie Also : I’am new with the intertmet so if my responce is not being posted right, bear with me.
I see your post, Sherrie. I used to have a WebTV till I got a computer 5 years ago. And I’ve spent the last 1 month trying to get rid of a Trojan Horse in my computer. Something you folks with WebTV don’t have to worry about. Chip — The charter is available at: http://readystump.algebra.com/~asapm
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