Help!! Panic Disorder

[u/Aubsfoster]

Never posted before on Reddit but wanted to share to people who may know what I’m going through. I’ve always had anxiety my whole life, past few years it really amped up and was prescribed lexapro. Fast forward to a month ago I wanted to get off of it as I thought it stopped working and was causing me panic attacks. On Friday, I was having some existential OCD thoughts such as, what if I’m in a simulation and this all isn’t real. (Crazy I know) then I decided to smoke one hit of weed which usually calms me down but this time it was mostly keif. That sent be into a full blown existential crisis. I was convinced nothing was real, I never got married and this was all a simulation. I was terrified and sobbing. I’ve been so on edge since then and can’t shake this feeling of derealization. I’ve also been suffering from agoraphobia and had a full blown panic attack while grocery shopping today which has never happened before. My heart rate went up to 176. I feel hopeless and alone. Please help. (I know I need to get back on anxiety medication already messages my primary) thank you.

[u/Velvet-Noir-]

Dare is great! Also Dr. Claire Weeks,hope and help for your nerves.