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RE: A question for those who deal with anxiety and pani...
Wow, thanks for all of the responses. Apparently I am not alone in this battle of anxiety and panic.
I called my counselor to see what she recommends at this point since I cannot afford to see her at $150 an hour (insurance covers nothing..with her anyway). She had mentioned to me several times that if the panic attacks come back more than 1 time a day that I would likely need medication along with therapy. She is a psychologist who doesn't advocate medication unless it is really necessary. She feels I really need it now, at least for a little while.
Fitnessfreak366, I noticed in my research the effects of 5-HTP is wonderful for about 3 months and then the body develops quite the tolerance to it. Did you find that that is true for you?
Candi and Future Fitness Dynamo, I think you both are right. I am very willing to put in the work to make this better. I just need to feel better immediately because this anxiety/panic is so draining. I spent the first half of the day today in a hyper-anxiety mode. Didn't quite go into a full blown panic attack; it was close though.
Thanks again for all of the advice. I am working on finding the perfect psychologist/counselor/pyschiatrist for me. I just need to be over this once and for all!
Rhonda
Wow, thanks for all of the responses. Apparently I am not alone in this battle of anxiety and panic.
I called my counselor to see what she recommends at this point since I cannot afford to see her at $150 an hour (insurance covers nothing..with her anyway). She had mentioned to me several times that if the panic attacks come back more than 1 time a day that I would likely need medication along with therapy. She is a psychologist who doesn't advocate medication unless it is really necessary. She feels I really need it now, at least for a little while.
Fitnessfreak366, I noticed in my research the effects of 5-HTP is wonderful for about 3 months and then the body develops quite the tolerance to it. Did you find that that is true for you?
Candi and Future Fitness Dynamo, I think you both are right. I am very willing to put in the work to make this better. I just need to feel better immediately because this anxiety/panic is so draining. I spent the first half of the day today in a hyper-anxiety mode. Didn't quite go into a full blown panic attack; it was close though.
Thanks again for all of the advice. I am working on finding the perfect psychologist/counselor/pyschiatrist for me. I just need to be over this once and for all!
Rhonda