Panic Attacks

[Augie]

I am new member.

I have been suffering from panic attacks for over 20 years, but lately they seem to be more persistent. I am taking Lexapro and it seems to help, but I often feel in a fog. I travel a lot and have a job that requires lots of public speaking, which brings on major attacks. Some days are better than others and some days I wake up feeling as if I am likely to have an attack. Some times in the exact situation I will react differently based on how I feel in the morning. Is that common? Is there some way to control it better?

[Alisonj]

How long have you been on the Lexapro? Normally the foggy feeling wears off after several weeks. It also takes about 6 weeks for the drug to work. Maybe a trip to the doctor and let them know what is happening might help. Maybe you need a different med or an add on? Good Luck. For someone who suffers from PA's too the very thought of travel and public speaking terrifies me!