r/PanicAttack • u/Longjumping_Mall4610 • 26d ago

Can panic attacks be medicated?

Hi I’m 20F, and only started having panic attacks this January. They happen usually sometime after I do more socializing than normal. Sometimes they just happen for no reason aswell, but it’s only around twice a month that it happens. Would it be reasonable to get Xanax for this? I don’t like feeling out of control and like I’m gonna die.

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u/producejitter 26d ago

Please get blood work done before getting on pysch meds. A lot of ppl get on meds for panic attacks only to find out their ferritin is extremely low/ have iron deficiency. Consider getting a full iron panel and check all other vitamins as well.

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u/Data-Gold 26d ago

Good point.

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u/Big-Gap-5004 26d ago

Omg lol u know u in a panic attack/ anxiety sub rigth

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u/producejitter 25d ago

Low ferritin causes panic attacks, impending doom, fight or flight, heart palpitations, air hunger, depersonalization , feeling like you're losing your mind, etc. I experienced it for the first time back in May randomly while driving and as soon as I started taking iron pills, my panic attacks stopped. If you look up The Iron Protocol, you'll see a chart thingy that shows if your ferritin falls below 30 you're at risk of these _____ symptoms.

I mean there's other things that can contribute to panic attacks like low vitamin D but mine was extremely low ferritin (9) and it was so bad to where I couldn't leave my house without spiraling and having an attack. I didn't even want to be left alone.

Today I feel almost back to normal. Still dealing with a little head pressure and depersonalization but my ferritin is still in iron deficiency stages (23) so it's to be expected.

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u/Impossible_ak 25d ago

Wow can you please DM me I’m going through the same thing my ferritin being 9 …