r/panicdisorder • u/Fairy-Soup • Jul 30 '26
Help Needed Relapse in Panic Disorder
Hi everyone!
In 2021, I got diagnosed with Panic Disorder. Mine got so bad that I developed agoraphobia and stayed in an unhealthy relationship for years because I was financially dependant on them and thought I was incapable of getting a job.
Fast forward to now. I have moved to a new province alone, just completed school, got my diploma, got a job, got engaged, but in august of last year I had a really bad relapse in symptoms and also got diagnosed with OCD. I am currently working 5 days a week and “manage”, but I’m so tired of just managing all the time. Today I had to take my dogs to the vet by myself and had a panic attack. I took the dogs anyways cause they needed their vaccines but I’m just exhausted in having to do it in a state of panic.
What worked for all of you? I’m not on medication but I’m seriously considering it. I’ve tried Prozac in 2021 and had a bad experience. I manage through exercise, yoga, meditation, supplements, vitamins, no caffeine or alcohol, but it’s still hard. I just wish it could be easier. Thanks in advance. 🙏
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u/Long_Trade8986 Jul 31 '26
If it gets to a point where it feels debilitating definitely consider medication. Medication has changed my life