Question:
I have a little general anxiety a long with a lot of anxiety panic attacks that
i get randomly. My main concern is the panic attacks, i can deal mostly with general anxiety.
I take xanax for when i get a panic attack. Are there any medication otc or herbal supplements
that might help with panic attacks or general anxiety? Could Kava Kava extract help?
Answer:
Wrong way to take Xanax for anxiety attacks. For this use, it
has to be taken on a day in, day out basis constantly. You can't do
anything for a panic attack by popping a Xanax; it takes at least an hour
before they dissolve and enough would get into the bloodstream to do any
good. You need a doctor to prescribe Xanax taken daily for this.
I cant really assist you with your problem but having known someone that
suffered from severe panic attacks, I'll say avoid weed at all costs! My
friend consistently got so paranoid he'd ruin any enjoyment of those around
him. Good luck in finding some kind of preventative measure.
if I was supposed to wouldn't the *doctor* have said to take it
on a regular basis? Besides he's was kind of awkward about even
prescribing me xanax because my parents told them of my previous drug
history. Someone said a kava+valroot mixture might help, most stuff
like that stuff do anything to me though.
I suspect the real problem is this doctor *also* knew about you
using drugs recreationally. Best way I know of to *not* get much of
anything good. Check the prescribing data sheet on Xanax. Daily use is the
standard if prescribed for *panic attacks*. I know someone who takes Xanax
that way by prescription from a doctor with panic attacks. The idea is that
Xanax stops them from ever happening. Get a new doctor, and keep your mouth
shut about recreational drug use.
Ihave the same disorders my docotcor supplys me with Xanax 2mg 5 times dialy
and on the onset of an attack (if you really have them you know when there
coming about 20 min. beforehand). he prescribes me 10mg of Valium which I take
two of. Plus all this natural stuff is a funny subject any pharmacuetical is
naturall it had to come from some place regardless if it was made in a lab (by
which by my understanding, Kava is treated in a lab) so stick with the stuff
the M.D.'s created there a hell of a lot smarter than hippies that are still in
to natural shit. (no offense to hippies, I just believe doctor's are smarter).
Hope this story doesn't suck as bad as it does to me as to you.
Both Kava Kava and Valerian root are herbal remedies that allegedly relax you.
However, while I have read of many people trying them, I have yet to hear
anyone actually say that they worked. At best, you may get some very, very
subtle feelings of relaxation (which IMHO is psychosomatic). Stick to the
benzos. Xanax is fairly quick acting, so take it as soon as you feel an attack
coming on.
I had the same problem about 4 years ago. Fortunately I told my doctor straight
out what was going on and he prescribed 5 mg valium 3 times a day and I haven't
had a panic attack since. Now I usually take 1 a day and do just fine.. panic
wise...
I had your same symptoms until I began taking Buspar (generic name: Buspirone)
2 yrs ago to get rid of the general anxiety, which was killing me. It's
fantastic! It's not addictive and I have no side effects and take 30 mgs a
day. It just takes away that feeling of impending doom and kind of makes you
feel normal. I also take 1 mg of lorzepam (Ativan) for panic attacks. Email me
if you have Questions. I can really empathize with you.
