Hi, Im Tracy, last saturday something happened that has changed my life this week.
I stated having fast heartbeat felt faint thought i was fading away.
Was taken to hospital and all was ok, since then i've experienced the worst time of my life ever.
I have had anxiety panic attacks since then i was agitated to the point i thought i was going mad and have never been as scared in my life.
The doctor prescribed diazepam 2mg to calm me and paroxetine 10 mg for the depression, i feel in turmoil cannot do anything, eat, cannot focus,
would like feedback on does this get better. I think it was brought on by an health issue.
I like paroxetine I was on 150mg tho and it does work for panic I wished I'd not come off them as they work but I was piling on the lbs so I'm back to square one trying different types of AD panic stricken and feeling very ill good luck on it tho
You'll be better within 3-6 weeks as that's how long the Paroxetine will possibly take to have an effect as it'll be in your system. All anti depressants take on average 4 weeks to have an effect and start fully working.
Try getting relaxation mp3's and ALWAYS tell yourself that nothing bad is going to happen when you feel a panic attack coming on. I used to be like you.
I always thought I was going to die or have a heart attack but I've programmed my mind to remember a panic attack isn't dangerous it's just the fight or flight kicking in and your adrenaline is pumping into your body to combat this.
When you feel an attack starting, stop what you're doing and slowly calm your breathing otherwise you'll hyperventilate and it'll make things worse.
One thing I find helpful for myself is fill a bowl with really cold water from the tap and get a facecloth soak it then rinse the water out and then hold the facecloth to your face for 5 seconds while doing this slowly breathe in through your nose and exhale through your mouth.
( I sometimes just cusp my hands and collect the cold water and splash my face in it and I do this 4 times, I find it shocks me into calming down )
Just remember that panic attacks won't kill you even though it feels like it, if you're having one and feel faint, dizzy, agitated and disorientated then sit down and tell yourself to calm down your breathing, your breathing is the 1 thing that stops panic attacks usually.
Try downloading these as they work for me
http://glasgowspcmh.org.uk/downloads/audio
Hi Tracey, sorry to hear about your week. All sounds very familiar. The symptoms of anxiety are scary and leave people frightened and confused after they are first experienced. We then get in the situation where the anxiety itself makes us anxious, it's like throwing petrol on to a fire I'd you like. The body and mind gets very sensitised to the fight or flight mechanism. The cause of all this is adrenaline. I find just accepting the feelings and symptoms and going towards them, 'floating' really helps. Just have to believe nothing will happen and your body is reacting naturally to adrenaline. I still work and try and go about my day though I can't lie that it isn't a challenge but eventually the 'switch' turns off and the mind and body settle down.Take care. X
Dear Tracy.
I have just been experiencing the self same thing over Christmas / New Year and beyond.
This too was sperked by a heart arrythmia and palpitations,
I have been absolutely terrified, no sleep no apetite and crying and panic stricken throughout the day and night.
I also thought I was going mad and the intrusive thoughts have been dominating my day.
I completely empathise with you.
I am a little better now but did not get on well with anti=depressants.
Let me know how you go. Christine
Thank you, i am off work at the moment but the job i do is in a pharmacy so your mind is busy, once im settled on the anti depressant i need to get back in, i know there will be good and bad days.
Hey tracy give your tablets time to kick in, they should make you feel better they can take 2-4 weeks to kick in maybe longer. Things will get easier I have suffered from panic attacks for 4 years I was housebound at one point for 3-4 months I was that bad I am better but still not 100% I dont really go places, I wont stay anywhere over night I cant work because of this luckily your still in work and are keeping busy. If you feel like your anxiety and panic is getting worse speak to your doctor they can refer you for cbt (cognitive behavioural therapy). I am starting cbt in the next month so will keep you updated if you like.
Take care things will get easier 
x