I'm a cutter, a hypochondriac, and most liklely depressed
But I also think that I have ADD and get anxiety (or panic) attacks…what are the symptoms of those two conditions?
ADD is attention deficient disorder and anxiety attacks are awful because i have them, i've had them for about 9 years now and their not fun, it feels like something heavy is sitting on your chest and you can't breath and then you just start tripping out because it makes you think that your dying but after i got help and found out that i was going to live their not as bad anymore, i mean i still have them but just not as bad, i think you should really see someone my heart goes out to you and you will always be in my prayers, please take care of your self and if you ever need anyone to talk to just e-mail me at christinamishue@hotmail.com
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I have been on lexapro 20 mg for almost 2 years because of depression, but recently I have been feeling like maybe its not working??? i am wondering what actions to take to get on a good reliable medication that will treat these symptoms:constant tension, worry, (i also have been diagnosed with adult add)-the lack of concentration and drive to do daily activities, low energy, some days i will only get 2 hours of sleep while others I could sleep all day and still wake up tired as hell. I am always tired, and lately i think i have been having panic attacks…in a stressful situation-mostly when i interact with other people. I get this like paranoid feeling that I doing something stupid (maybe i am who knows, i sometimes care…sometimes i don't) or that other people are thinking that I am crazy by the way they look at me or talk to me. i know its wierd. But the anxiety is really start to eat away at me here lately. I don't understand why this happens, i used to be the cont'd…….
I used to be such a sociable interactive person…but the medication just is not working. I have heard of some medications to take this edge off (or chemically balance?) me, but what are some to recommend to talk to my doctor about?
Is a psychiatrist specialized in these disorders supervising your meds or just your GP? If you aren't seeing a psychiatrist I'd advice consulting one It's always best to get treatment from people with the most direct experience with what you are dealing with.
They could put you on Xanax for anxiety, it is a benzodiazapine. Benzos are really effective but the problem with them is that they can have a zombifying effect, "numbing people out" to where their personality is affected. Still they are still sometimes used for severe anxiety.
Are you on stimulant meds for ADD, I use a combination of concerta for ADHD and lexapro for anxiety.
Have you received therapy for the anxiety attacks? Behavioral and cognitive therapy is normally very affective in treating anxiety problems. Here is a URL that can help you find a behavioral/cognitive therapist:
http://www.aabt.org/members/Directory/Clinical_Directory.cfm
One last thought, I hope you don't smoke marijuana, I was a daily pot-user for 5 years until I figured out that the natural amotivated nature of ADD is SEVERELY exacerbated by the additional amotivational affects from the cannabis.
Good luck.
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