Band & Panic attacks anyone?

[misslonglegs 0]

HI,I have been on lexapro for about 2 years now due to panic attacks, once the weight melts off is it possible the panic attacks will stop? my attakc only happen when I drive.

[L12 13]

I've had problems with depression and anxiety for years, even before I was even remotely overweight, and I've been on Lexapro for almost four years. Unless your panic attacks/anxiety/depression are related to your weight, I wouldn't think that weight loss would have much of an effect...it probably depends on the reason for your anxiety. Since you only have them while driving, could it have to do with that?

[misslonglegs 0]

LI2 maybe you are right my first bad one started while I was driving.... but I do have while settle in not driving so dunno.

[daningje 0]

I also have panic attacks, however when I saw my therapist they said that losing weight and have a more managed meal schedule may help with the attacks. That she has seen some relations. Heres Hoping!!!!!!!!!!:wink:

[RestlessMonkey 7]

Maybe as you lose weight you'll find a behavioral therapist who can help you stop them. The right therapist can do wonders for panic and anxiety attacks, as long as you're willing to do the work to get better! Good luck to you!

[IWannaBeSkinny 0]

I know this is probably not what you are looking for...But...I was having problems with panic attacks starting July 2007.

I askd for prayer at church and havent had any since. They were really bad and pretty frequent. I would have diareah, nasea, light headedness and chills. All I could do when it happened was feel like crying, because I thought I was going to die.

Anyways, I really believe that the prayer is the reason they went away.

[L12 13]

I know this is probably not what you are looking for...But...I was having problems with panic attacks starting July 2007.

I askd for prayer at church and havent had any since. They were really bad and pretty frequent. I would have diareah, nasea, light headedness and chills. All I could do when it happened was feel like crying, because I thought I was going to die.

Anyways, I really believe that the prayer is the reason they went away.

I do think you have a good point! Prayer and meditation, and of course exercise all have positive effects on mental health and help in reducing anxiety and depression.

[MargenOhio 2]

When I saw this thread, I thought...OMG others are feeling it too. Now I wonder if its really the same thing. I have NEVER had panic attacks up until 1 week before surgery I had what I felt was a panic attack that woke me up at 4am. I was alone and felt like I could not breathe although I was breathing just fine. I felt like if I fell asleep I would stop breathing. I was terrified. I got through it and had another one day one post op. I think some of it was medication and pain. I paced and fretted. I cryed but I did not know why. I could not sit, stand or walk it off until finally I took a sleeping pill and went to sleep. My emotions are all over the board. I cry at the drop of a hat. I have never had emotional instability before and its scaring me. I am miserable today with gas pain in both shoulders. I have not had it up till now 6 days post op. I am going to ask my doctor for some Ativan or Xanax to have on hand should another panic attack ever take me over. That was awful.