Hi there,
I know that meds & therapy go hand in hand to treat Panic Disorder however my fear of meds is so ridiculous that I have simply decided that I do not think it is necessary to put myself through the fear that overcomes me when the idea of trying a new med comes about. The two I have tried have been enough to set me off the med idea -possibly for life. All in all, the side effects do not win to the panic...Panic will not kill me, Meds may kill me. Simple. SO I was wondering if anyone here has Panic Disorder (or Agoraphobia, or both such as me) and has been successfully dealing with it/dealt with it through the use of therapy WITHOUT meds???
I am scheduled to go see a therapist (first time) this month and I'm afraid of what to say/do if she suggests meds- IF a therapist uses meds as part of their treatment do you have to seek out a therapist specifically who does NOT use meds as part of therapy??? Or am I grossly mistaken and a little "over extending my imagination" here??
My appologies in advance as I do not know how this therapy jazz works