I am new to the forum, but a long time listener of the mental illness happy hour. I have been suffering from panic attacks for the past several months and am currently on Paxil. A combination of medication, counseling, and my own form of CBT, has greatly reduced my attacks to about one or two a month. However, when i do get them the nausea is so great that i end up throwing up for about 2-3 days. It is misserable, but after a few days of general anxiety following the attack I feel as though I never had them.
While doing some research I came across several "cures" for panic attacks. One that seemed like it had much success is the "Panic Away" multimedia kit. I know that there are plenty of scams out there and so I thought that a great place to come to see if anyone has had success with this program exists or if it will just be a waste of money and a false sense of hope?
Rant.
Has Panic Away worked for anyone?
Re: Has Panic Away worked for anyone?
Firstly, you chose a perfect username, so I applaud you.
As for Anxiety self help stuff, I'm not sure about Panic Away, but I know there are some out there that do work. I think a lot of them have sort of the same kind of stuff in them, though. If you're up for it, I'd try the bookstore/library first where you can read through something before you buy it and see if it makes sense to you. Alternatively, you might be able to download Panic Away or a demo somewhere for free, so you can also test it out instead of spending your money on something you may not like.
As for Anxiety self help stuff, I'm not sure about Panic Away, but I know there are some out there that do work. I think a lot of them have sort of the same kind of stuff in them, though. If you're up for it, I'd try the bookstore/library first where you can read through something before you buy it and see if it makes sense to you. Alternatively, you might be able to download Panic Away or a demo somewhere for free, so you can also test it out instead of spending your money on something you may not like.
Re: Has Panic Away worked for anyone?
Hi Rant:
Panic away helped a bit. I know that some people really found it useful. I got more help from meeting people suffering the same anxiety issues I had in my Recovery International group. I think the personal contact is really important.
Mike
Panic away helped a bit. I know that some people really found it useful. I got more help from meeting people suffering the same anxiety issues I had in my Recovery International group. I think the personal contact is really important.
Mike