May 25, 2012
Topics A-Z Anxiety and Panic Recurrent depression, anxiety and panic
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Dear Ask The Doctor: Hi I am 21 and female, three years ago i went on serotonin anti-depressants for 9 months but was fine so then came off them, last year i went back on them for 9 months but again was fine so came off them. Now however i am anxious, have panic attacks and just want to lie in bed all the time. When i am with my friends im fine, i worry but im quite happy and sometimes rather hyperactive however when im with my family, i love them but i just want to hide away, i hate myself for feeling like this but can't help it. I ave planned holidays away with friends but keep panicing about going away - i don't feel secure travelling, i want to go to the doctors and find out if it is more that depression or whether i just need anti-depressants again. why though do i feel fine ready to come off them, then a year later i feel like im in a black hole again. I feel like such a failure for feeling like this and feel as though i am ruining my life. Can you be anti-depressants for your whole live? Also i want to make an appointment at the GP but i find them really patronising and whenever i ring yp to get an appointment is like three weeks down the line. Can you help? Thanks Dear Louise: In my opinion you should consult a psychiatrist for psychotherapy along with some medication for the control of your anxiety and panic symptoms. Following detailed psychological history and counselling, you doctor may be able to assess the need for continuation of antidepressants. You may also try meditation and yoga to help relax your mind. With time, psychotherapy may increase your confidence and greatly improve social life.
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