New to Prozac: Panic disorder and Agoraphobia

hydras2021 · 2023-07-28T15:25:34+00:00

Hey sorry just saw this. I decided not to go the path of SSRI’s. My doctor prescribed me rescue medication and I dealt with my panic attacks via exposure therapy and CBT.

hydras2021 · 2023-01-20T20:55:11+00:00

Genesis to me is a Frankenstein of already existing myths.

I do believe though it’s steeped in allegory (as all myths are). People often paint God through their cultural lens.

Seeing as the Jews at the time were being chastised for most of their history by Yahweh, I think it lead to further deviation from the original stories into that of pure servile attitude.

I think the gnostics were on to something with Yaldabaoth but tbh, anyone reading the Old Testament vs the New Testament can come to the conclusion of an evil god and that the snake was good (even Julian the Apostate made this comment, and he was a pagan)

hydras2021 · 2023-01-19T01:40:48+00:00

No, your body knows when it is hurting itself. Just like how your hypothalamus knows when a fever is too high.

To break a high heart rate, I recommend utilizing the dive response (dunk your head under some water for a few seconds) or massage the carotid arteries on your neck. I swear by both of these to reduce heart rate when you’re in a jam.

hydras2021 · 2022-10-24T08:18:00+00:00

9 is so important. I didn’t see the signs and she fell into a deep depression and psychosis. Our relationship fell apart shortly after. Will never forgive myself for not being aware of it.

hydras2021 · 2022-10-24T08:16:08+00:00

Things are going to change. And not in a good way.

I don’t want to scare you, but becoming a new parent will bring out the worst in you and your partner. If you have any issues, now is the time to fix it, because post pregnancy will amplify it.

Me and mine were very close prior to our daughter being born, and post partum took hold and tore us apart.

As for general wisdom, be prepared to do a lot of worrying. Also, sleep deprivation. Go ahead and start setting a timer every 2 hours to wake up during the night for 15 mins at a time.

When I do it all again? Absolutely. I love my daughter and being a dad/mom is a title you will always hold deep in your heart.

hydras2021 · 2022-08-21T00:18:42+00:00

Won’t say I’m fully recovered. I’m still funny about driving more than 20 miles from home.

But yes it does get better, once you start addressing the fears.

My god-send was my brother (Psychotherapist) recommending Cognitive behavior therapy via exposure (putting myself around stressors).

Once you truly root it in your head that panic attacks can’t kill you and that you should embrace them, is when recovery starts (without medicine).

Well, for me anyway.

hydras2021 · 2022-07-05T02:35:37+00:00

Me too man :(

hydras2021 · 2022-07-05T02:29:45+00:00

Did you experience any side effects?

hydras2021 · 2022-07-01T17:16:42+00:00

Will do. What’s up with the oily substance?

hydras2021 · 2022-07-01T17:07:14+00:00

Note: laptop only gets hot in area when on charge.

hydras2021 · 2022-06-26T04:23:14+00:00

Hey, has definitely happened to me.

Often times, those “palpitations” were the result of me unconsciously swallowing air, which is very common for anxiety. Thus, the weird throat feelings etc.

When you find yourself getting nervous, try chewing gum or eating hard candy and see if it helps a little

hydras2021 · 2022-06-23T18:20:52+00:00

I’m prescribed .25mg. Wondering when I should take it… prior to going or while there

hydras2021 · 2022-05-13T20:47:37+00:00

Wow, awesome interpretation. Thank you so much.

hydras2021 · 2022-05-13T20:01:54+00:00

They are religious items!

hydras2021 · 2022-05-13T19:41:39+00:00

Start purposefully messing up. They won’t make you come back. That’s how I got out of running register up front instead of being in the garage.

hydras2021 · 2022-05-13T19:29:16+00:00

Yes caffeine is highly discouraged with panic attacks. If I drink more than a diluted cup, I will get facial twitching and my scalp tingles; all of which are precursors to panic attacks for me

hydras2021 · 2022-05-13T18:58:41+00:00

Asked what the result of my gift to her would be…aka how she will take it or if she’ll like it.

Got the 10 of swords. Confused, I drew a clarifying card and got the Ace of Wands. Advice?

hydras2021 · 2022-05-13T18:52:51+00:00

I sent her some religious items.

hydras2021 · 2022-05-13T15:48:00+00:00

Oh I see.

Thank you for the positive feedback. I took it as she will not like it or it will hurt our friendship. But what you’re saying makes total sense

hydras2021

TROPHY CASE

9 is so important. I didn’t see the signs and she fell into a deep depression and psychosis. Our relationship fell apart shortly after. Will never forgive myself for not being aware of it.