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kimbutgar

(25,100 posts)
1. My son with autism took it for awhile wasn't a good fit for him
Sat Feb 12, 2022, 09:26 PM
Feb 2022

But give it a chance, if you don’t feel right take another med.

Scrivener7

(55,721 posts)
3. This is your third thread in three hours asking people to recommend a panic attack
Sat Feb 12, 2022, 09:31 PM
Feb 2022

medication.

You should go to a doctor. It is never a good idea to take medical advice from the internet.

Scrivener7

(55,721 posts)
7. Good luck with it. I had bad luck once with medical advice I took from online.
Sat Feb 12, 2022, 09:35 PM
Feb 2022

Be careful with it.

Hope it goes well tomorrow.

Response to Scrivener7 (Reply #3)

BigmanPigman

(52,997 posts)
5. Yes, I took it and so did my dad.
Sat Feb 12, 2022, 09:32 PM
Feb 2022

I took it for anxiety so I could get to sleep. No side effects, not addictive (at least for me and my dad). I took it before it was a controlled substance in the 90s.

I had about 4 panic attacks and what stopped them right away was breathing into a bag for a few minutes. It regulates the breathing and it worked well for me. A paper bag or even a plastic one held over your mouth and nose and inhale deeply.

SheltieLover

(68,173 posts)
8. It is a benzo. Highly addictive & can be fatal if abruptly discontinued
Sat Feb 12, 2022, 09:38 PM
Feb 2022

Not a doc or nurse, but benzos are 1 of 2 classes of drugs that can be fatal if not medically supervised withdrawal. The other is alcohol.

Please consult your healthcare provider.

SheltieLover

(68,173 posts)
15. Yw!
Sat Feb 12, 2022, 10:05 PM
Feb 2022

Anxiety is often caused by worrying about the future. This wonderful course teaches mindfulness, living in the moment. Much healthier!

Those here at DU who have tried the course have said they felt better after the 1st video, which is avail immediatey upon completion of a very brief registration.

I hope it helps you!

Rhiannon12866

(234,391 posts)
12. My brother takes it for panic attacks.
Sat Feb 12, 2022, 09:55 PM
Feb 2022

It has seemed to help him and he does see the doctor regularly.

multigraincracker

(35,691 posts)
16. I have read some about this and would be my first choice.
Sat Feb 12, 2022, 10:10 PM
Feb 2022

from the google and needs more research on your part..

While antidepressants are the most commonly used treatment for social anxiety disorder, new research suggests that cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is more effective and, unlike medication, can have lasting effects long after treatment has stopped.

you might look for a Behavioral Therapist in the area.

I_UndergroundPanther

(13,056 posts)
18. I took klonopin
Sat Feb 12, 2022, 11:32 PM
Feb 2022

It does shut down anxiety
And it helps you sleep if anxiety keeps you up all night. Sometimes it can make you groggy.

Other than that it works.

Took it for 3 years.
When I was taken off it I had no addiction symptoms.

Ziggysmom

(3,799 posts)
20. Had it for panic and migraines some years ago. No side effects except slight weight gain.
Mon Feb 14, 2022, 05:05 PM
Feb 2022

Not as sedating as Xanax for me.

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