[scdllc]

recently, I've been having panic attacks and feeling really down. sometimes i'd just cry out of nowhere.. normally, i'd eat a lot but i feel like lately I've been eating less and at school, i haven't really felt like talking to people that much. i haven't seen a doctor yet but i was wondering if that the medicine you take for panic attacks and depression, does it make you completely forget about what was driving you crazy? Like you never thought of it? or does it just calm you down but you can still think of things that make you feel insane again.. please help! thank you

[turquoisesea]

Medications are tricky - they are not an instant cure. But you should go to your doctor and talk about the options you have to treat these symptoms (therapy and medication are two of them). You can also be tested to make sure there is no underlying physical cause - that's so very important!

For medication, your doctor will try a variety or them because they work different on different people. If you're super lucky you'll get the 'right' medication on the first try =) If not you'll be stuck trying out several until you find a good one. And a few people are resistant but this is much more rare. Sometimes the doctor will fine tune the medication(s) you're on by increasing/decreasing dose, or adding a new medication to the mix.

Medication relieves the symptoms of these things. If you have an anti-depressant that's working really well for you your mood will be pretty much back to normal after some time (it often takes weeks for the medication to fully sink in), or it might make you feel much better and more able to work on your feelings.

Regardless of the success of the medication, I don't think it will ever be like it never happened. In order for that you'd have to lose your memories. But it can help significantly. Therapy is also incredibly helpful to many people, and you should check this out in addition to asking about medications. Sometimes having medication AND seeing a therapist can be the best way of recovering.

Take care

[lotusflames]

medication relieves symptoms but it doesn't stop what ever it was that's causing you to feel donw.

if something is causing it, you need a therapist

[lostandlonely41]

To control some of your panic attacks- don't give into to them- instead tell yourself that under the circumstances that you are actually quite normal. When we focus on the negative effects of panic/anxiety attacks we only make matters worse. Find something to distract you..sometimes easier said then done I know....taking a walk or listening to music is good, and as a last resort I always have a small brown bag with me- breathe into the bag and you will feel better(sounds a little silly I know) Mainly, Talk to someone-anyone -share with someone don't bottle your emotions up. As far as meds go, they can assist you to feel better but aren't meant to cover up things you may be conerned with..they will always be there- you have the power to choose what is best for you. Hope these words will hope a little.