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I agree with you Nole. When I started Lexopro, I was just waiting on the side effects. The 2nd night I took it I felt really calm, but after that it was down hill for like 2 wks for me. I was soo convienced that Lexopro was not the medication for me! I was having anxiety attacks again, and felt weir...

Dear jp4life, I agree. Anxiety stinks! I have had it for about 16 years but it is off and on. I go through months where I am fine and then when life gets too overwhelming, boom!- the panic is back! I just started the anxiety program this week so I am praying this will help. I too feel like I am dyin...

Hey NBGuy,

That is fantastic!!! You sound like you were downplaying a little. Don't! It sounds like you had a HUGE victory! I loved hearing it!

Chris,
Amen to your statement that the thought of a panic attack is worse than having one! The fear of the fear drives me nuts! I know exactly what you mean. Hope your having a great day! gina

Matt, thanks for the thumbs up! I really love going places, and I cant wait until I can do it without "what if" thoughts...but until then I guess it is good to remember it is just a thought. I really wish I could somehow get into my sub-conscious (sp?) and at least not think myself into a panic atta...

thanks yall, I know it will take time. today we had to take a new girl to lunch, and of course I started the "what ifs"....so I kinda made up a story so I could drive my own car, and I did good. So if that wasnt really cheating...I did ok today
gina

Jess, maybe that is what I am doing...so focused on NOT having one, that all I think about is "them", that I make myself stay in the panic attack zone. (if that makes sense) but your right. I just wish I could stop my thoughts sometimes, and just enjoy the moment without worry. I know we will one day.

Ok,this is gonna sound really strange, but here goes...I've had panic attacks for years, but these past few weeks is the first time I have ever done this. I have always enjoyed going to restaurants with people I am comfortable with...but lately, (i'm 6 weeks in program) everytime I get away from hom...

Hello and welcome!

Hey everyone! I really need to know if anyone else has done this, and if you have, how do you get your self confidence back? My husband and I went to Chatt. Tn, about 30 miles from my home...when he first said lets go, I was feeling so up to it. We were taking two cars, thinking we might have to lea...