Lorraine00’s Profile

Close Panic Attacks

Not sure when my attacks started but I have been seeing therapists on and off for about 34 years, since my father's death in high school, when my mother urged me to go. I have a history of sexual abuse, but not sure if that has any correlation. Thought that the panic attacks had gone away but recently experienced one at work this week. About a decade ago, I was finishing my college degree and we often had to do presentations in class where I experienced one too many attacks. I absolutely froze when I had to stand up in class. A few months ago took a presentations seminar at work and the same thing happened. Have been at the same job for 11 years but I want to upgrade my job status and am afraid of doing something new. Want to learn to control these attacks so I can function on a new job eventually and learn how to manage them better if not completely control them.

Treatments

Lexapro Somewhat Helpful

Tried it for awhile because of depressionanxiety over our house situation. Husband has not been able to find a job and we have our house up for a short sale.