design2
20-02-08, 07:35
Hello all - this is my first post, so hi!
I've suffered from panic disorder on and off for about 8 years, first time it was really bad, I didn't take anything and just somehow dealt with it. Second time it hit me hard I was 7 months pregnant and went off the deep end in way - couldn't leave my house, constant panic, crying all the time, etc etc. I got on Lustral then and it was a miracle. I was so far gone I don't think I remember any side effects.
Well, now it's happening again - I was getting panic attacks after not having them for about 4 years. I wanted to nip it in the bud, so I went to the doc and got a prescription for Lustral again cause I knew it worked before. I started one week ago at 25mg, then 2 nights ago went to 50mg. Yesterday was the worst day I can remember, non-stop panic, severe depression, sweaty palms, a terrible "out-of-it" feeling, shaky, AWFUL!! I've been having insomnia too. I called my doctor and she said to change my schedule to take the pill in the morning, and just stick it out, cause side effects usually get worse before they get better. It's about time I take my pill, but I'm scared to death to have another day like yesterday! I actually feel pretty awful right now, and I'm just not sure what to do. I've read a lot about perservering through the first few weeks of meds, I'm just nervous that it's actually the meds making me feel so much worse. Should I stick it out!?
I've suffered from panic disorder on and off for about 8 years, first time it was really bad, I didn't take anything and just somehow dealt with it. Second time it hit me hard I was 7 months pregnant and went off the deep end in way - couldn't leave my house, constant panic, crying all the time, etc etc. I got on Lustral then and it was a miracle. I was so far gone I don't think I remember any side effects.
Well, now it's happening again - I was getting panic attacks after not having them for about 4 years. I wanted to nip it in the bud, so I went to the doc and got a prescription for Lustral again cause I knew it worked before. I started one week ago at 25mg, then 2 nights ago went to 50mg. Yesterday was the worst day I can remember, non-stop panic, severe depression, sweaty palms, a terrible "out-of-it" feeling, shaky, AWFUL!! I've been having insomnia too. I called my doctor and she said to change my schedule to take the pill in the morning, and just stick it out, cause side effects usually get worse before they get better. It's about time I take my pill, but I'm scared to death to have another day like yesterday! I actually feel pretty awful right now, and I'm just not sure what to do. I've read a lot about perservering through the first few weeks of meds, I'm just nervous that it's actually the meds making me feel so much worse. Should I stick it out!?