Posted by DNINA on February 4, 2005, at 9:27:54
In reply to new to panic and anxiety, posted by njsurfer on February 1, 2005, at 12:53:12
I can relate to you very much. I started having panic attacks 8 years ago after going cold turkey off illegal drugs.(thanks to GOD) I never seen a doctor but knew someone who could get me paxil. I took paxil for a year and the panic attacks disappeared. But I have been left with anxiety, mostly social anxiety,never the less its a major problem. I have dealt with it for years and finally seen a Dr. a month ago. I was put on effexor. I take 75mg, but no results so far. Like you I have these bad thoughts in the back of my mind, what if I go off the deep end and hurt my family, etc. My mind races with all these what ifs. I dont know if you believe in God or not but I do and haved dedicated my life to him. Recently I have been watching a minister on TV, Joyce Meyers and have bought her book, which covers things like fear, worry, depression etc. It tells you how to change your mind set. So along with the meds I am looking to God for healing. Trying to set my mind on positive things instead of the negative things. I am praying for Gods healing and I will be praying for everyone on here, you included. I still would like to hear from people that has used this med for social anxiety. God Bless You and all that read this.
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