Anxiety and Panic Attacks

natural methods? herbs? meditation? yoga? exercise? What worked for you and how long did it take to be able to control your anxiety and panic attacks? I am currently taking xanax but that is addictive and I had horrible side effects with Lexapro to which, my doctor took me off of it…I don’t want to take medication since this is the first time (week) that I have experienced such a high level of anxiety. Any advice, experiences, websites, or support websites would be appreciated. Thanks : )
In addition, the reason that I do not want to take medication is because I do fear the side effects of most medication as they can almost outweigh the problems that I am currently having…
St. John’s Wort never really worked for me though I never gave it long enough to work…Anyone use Valerian Root to combat anxiety?

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and have been being treated for them for the past 6 years and out of the blue you get a really bad anxiety/panic attack? Let me add this info might help with answering my question. I have been taking xanax 1mg a day ( i split them in half and take one in the am other ..pm) Well I decided after getting all worked up to go to the nearest prima care type place, which is only about 5 minutes from where I live. I have just moved to Georgia about 1 month ago, and my new doctor cannot see me until the 26th. Didn’t really feel like I could drive to the Hospital…he ended telling me he would and cannot give me xanax….took the 105.00 fee and handed me a referral. Is this normal??? What should I do…shouldI go to the ER? I thought you cannot stop taking this medication without consulating your doctor? I asked him before lewaving, what do I do if this happens again..he said you can deal with it. Advice needed please. There is more to the story, but running out of room.

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Heyy. I was arguing with my Mum a few nights ago over something silly and was all stressed…. then suddenly I felt like an almost overwhelming rush of dizziness, and I took a deep breath and tried to stay calm, and it passed in a few seconds. Afterwards, I felt shaky and a bit anxious. THen later that night I was watching TV, and I felt totally relaxed (but obviously still subconciously worrying about what had happened) and my heart rate went up and I got sweaty palms… felt a sense of impending doom. I was able to calm myself after a few seconds again.
Every day since for the past 4 days this is happening. I feel anxious in the mornings, fine at about midday and then I get a really dizzy feeling and then feel anxious for the rest of the day. I am experiencing rushes of mild dizziness and anxiousness at the moment. I am really worried and think I am experiencing anxiety and mild panic attacks.

Also, I doubled up my blood pressure medication (2 weeks ago) without telling the Doctors because I thought my blood pressure had risen (stupid I know), and my diastolic number is really low all the time now…… like 50 ish. And it dropped to 46 the other day. [it should be about 80 / 90 for me]

Do you think this could be causing the dizziness / anxiety? Low blood pressure symptoms are usually:

Dizziness, or feeling like you’re standing on a rocking boat
Changes in mental status (difficulty concentrating, confusion) or a sense of “IMPENDING DOOM” or ANXIETY
Changes in breathing patterns (fast, shallow breathing is common during an episode of low blood pressure)
Suddenly feeling cold or clammy, or a rapid onset of pale skin

I have all of these.
So do I have panic attacks, or just symptoms of low blood pressure? THanksss

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I can’t take any benzos because I am currently a resident at a rehab for going through 8-10 bars a day average and maxing out around 20 a day towards the end. Ever since I have gotten clean (116 days ago) my anxiety has gone from just an anxiety disorder to just having about 3 panic attacks a day at least. They range from mild panic episodes to major, full blown, panic attacks where my joints lock up and I feel like I am going to die. I have been off of my with drawl medication for about 70 days now and I feel like I am insane, is there anything I can take that isn’t a controlled substance?

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I am experiencing panic attacks and anxiety for the first time and I am quite scared. I have been to my GP and she offered me some anti-depressant medication which I do not wish to take. I am hoping someone out there has found a natural way to lessen anxiety.

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