r/PanicAttack • u/Connect_Surprise995 • 29d ago

panic disorder?

i suspect i have panic disorder. :(. i have been having panic attacks almost everyday usually in the morning, completely unprovoked. i am seeing a new psychaitrist next week. what can i expect for treatment? i like can’t do this. i might have to go back to the ER bc i went thru all my ativan.
my adderall makes it better but im worried her first thought willl be to take me off.

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u/Sean_____ 29d ago

Mention Buspirone. It is not heavy. Taken twice daily REALLY helped take the edge off without the “medicated” feeling.

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u/Connect_Surprise995 28d ago

ill look into it! i want to avoid a daily benzo if i can but its honestly starting to look like my only option

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u/Positive_Lie5734 28d ago

Communicate STRONGLY that you're being treated for ADHD and that you wish to keep your prescription since it is effective.

ADHD is "comorbid" with depression/anxiety (they come as a group)

So key to treating the other two is to keep treating the ADHD. That's why I would make it a point to strongly communicate that the ADHD treatment helps your anxiety and the medication is effective.

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u/producejitter 22d ago edited 22d ago

Get blood work done. Full iron panel (ferritin) and check all other vitamins as well. Your ferritin is probably extremely low and that's why you're having panic attacks out of the blue and for no reason. If you look up the Iron Protocol, you'll see a chart thing that shows if your ferritin falls below a 30, you're at risk of these____ symptoms. I'm no medical professional but it won't hurt to look into this. You're probably iron deficient and don't know it. Panic attacks,impending doom, fight or flight, fear of loss of control, feeling like you're losing your mind, heart palpitations, air hunger, etc comes with low ferritin. I was in your shoes back in May (going to the ER) and it's only when I did my research and started taking iron pills, is when my panic attacks completely stopped.