I have had panic attacks for about 6 years...and was wondering if anyone has taken prozac and how it worked?

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Hi, sorry to hear you鈥檙e getting panic attacks. If you want to eliminate panic attacks try the following steps.1.Breathe properly. If you control your breathing, you control panic. As soon as you notice the signs of anxiety, check your breathing: breathe in slowly through your nose pushing your tummy out (to the count of 5 or so). Breathe out slowly and for a bit longer (to the count of 7 or so) through your mouth. Do not breathe rapidly or shallowly (in the chest area). This will soon restore the balance of oxygen and you will feel a lot better. 2. Try Cognitive Behavioural Therapy! CBT is proven to be the most effective thing for panic attacks and anxiety. It takes a bit of work, but it is super effective. (After 15 years of panic attacks, mine stopped completely). You can take a course for free online at: livinglifetothefull.com It has been funded by NHS Scotland and has had great results thus far. 3. Try relaxation exercise tapes (progressive muscular relaxation). They really help if you practise often enough. Best of luck to you.

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i take paxil and it works well for me.

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No I'm a nurse and Prozac can be mood altering... and just not a good choice. Try a small dose of Ativan and start a walking program ...get as much sun light as possible too without getting burned..... I have panic sometimes too and it is no fun and can be quite debilitating ....Also you could get into a group it helps alot to talk about things to others in the same situation ok?
good luck
miranda

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no not prozac but effexor and avanza effexor worked with weight gain and avanza didnt work with weightgain as well...have you tried any things else as well as meds..i have anxiety for many years..i sympathize with you..its so hard...and we are so strong for still getting out of bed each day...hugs for you

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Try haloperidol.

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A quick drug overview of some medications the FDA has approved to treat panic attack symptoms:
1. SSRI's such as Zoloft, Prozac, and Paxil. These inhibit the reuptake of serotonin, leaving more of that crucial neurotransmitter available to the brain.
2. Benzodiazepines such as Klonopin and Xanax. These are sedative/hypnotic agents. Interestingly, these depress your central nervous system.
3. Tricyclic antidepressants, such as amitriptyline. These inhibit the reuptake of serotonin and norepinephrine and to some extent dopamine (all neurotransmitters). Some doctors treat panic attacks with an antidepressant and a benzodiazepine. Medication therapy, however, is most effective when combined with "talk therapy"--seeing a counselor. This doesn't mean panic attacks are "all in your head". Panic attacks can be psychosomatic, but they can also have strictly physical causes. You may benefit from (if you haven't done so already) discussing the above with your physician. Six years is far too long to suffer panic attacks when they are treatable.

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have you tried panicaway? http://www.panicaway.tk

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Hi,
There is this guide by anxiety expert Joe Barry , he has taught thousands of people to be panic free without any medication using a revolutionary new technique, http://panicaway.deals-guide.com... , its really a great guide , it should help you get rid of panic attacks forever in a few days Hope this helps you and wish you the best of health

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