Posted by ZeeZee on October 15, 2002, at 18:58:31
In reply to Re: A question for Anxiety Ann, posted by maririp on October 15, 2002, at 9:41:59
Thank you for your support. Over the course of the past 16 years since my first panic attack (although my anxiety disorder has been since childhood) I have done all that you've mentioned. I've had zillions of hours of therapy (am also a retired therapist) read all the books, listened to all the tapes, had biofeedback, learned "proper breathing", did the desensitizaion programs, pushed myself to take steps to keep expanding my "territory" - and yet here I am - back at square one. I have never gotten over the fear of the panic, although for very long periods of time have been much less fearful, I have never lost the fear of the fear completely. I plan on continuing to plug away however tiring this task appears. I am doubtful of any significant change without the right medication. The 5 yrs on MAOI's followed by another nearly 4 yrs symptom free were made possible by the medication. Within 3 weeks of starting the drug there was more improvement and return to normalcy than any small fleeting change noted as a result of many, many, many years of therapy. I wish all I had to do was apply what I have learned to be better, however it doesn't seem to be working that way for me. I am glad you have found success and hope you hold on to it.
Regards,
Lisa
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