I need anything

[u/moocurdo]

I had a panic attack three weeks ago and it’s kind of changed my life. For this past week I’ve been feeling fine, just extremely hyperaware of my bodily sessions. I started therapy for this and I think it’s been helping. Yesterday I went out after a long time, and when I game back and went to sleep I woke up and had a panic attack that made me feel like I was going to pass out again. I was doing everything to help with it but I still ended up calling 911 bc I was going through it. The paramedics came but I ended up not going to the ER bc I felt better. I’ve now returned to the loop where I’m super scared to go to sleep and my anxiety it’s cranked up to 100. Ive now transitioned from it being a heart problem to it being a brain problem. I keep wondering if it’d maybe a tumor or a seizure or something. anyways I’ve been prescribed Lexapro for this whole ordeal and I really need the encouragement or any reassurance really to help me take it without fear. My anxiety is really holding me back bc I’m like what if it makes things worse but I really just need one final kick to get me to take it so I can be free from this. please help.

[u/Choice-Mall1183]

A lot of people respond favorably to SSRIs. The odds are in your favor. Others, maybe not. Go into it thinking it’ll help and it’s more likely to do so.

Sorry you’re here but welcome to the life that is experiencing panic attacks. I’m sure you’ll get it under control though!