Part 6: What Do The Doctors Do? YOU Can Stop Panic Attacks
By NancyC on Dec 25, 2008 in How Do Drs. Treat Panic Attack?, My Story, Stop Panic Attacks, Treatment for Panic Attacks
What Do The Doctors Do?
In a word, not much. I do not necessarily like Doctors.
It seems to me everyone I know that has died has been under the care of one; think about it.
I think most forget about the Hippocratic Oath the day they leave med school and start collecting the moolah.
Let’s face it, the health business is a racket and has been since they started using synthetic drugs.
You should read the history of that someday by the way.
Don’t get me wrong, for necessary surgeries (I’ve had two of those) and serious diseases like the big three; cancer, stroke and heart attack, you definitely want the best Doctor you can find in your corner, along with the best medication out there, and there are some miracle drugs out there saving lives, no doubt about it.
But for the run of the mill stuff, I’ve found most Doctors to be a patient factory. You sit and wait for over an hour to be charged over a $100 for service you wouldn’t pay for anywhere else - to be handed a prescription slip for something you should be able to get from the pharmacist - the Doctor is nothing but a middle man collecting from insurance companies and driving up the cost for everyone - or so I feel. My blog, my opinion.
I’m going to lay it on the line. Here is what you can expect if you go to a Doctor for panic attack treatment.
Doctors will do a blood test and will most likely check your thyroid.
A doctor will often prescribe medication as well as advise you to seek therapy, thereby putting you on the couch of the screwball again.
Your doctor will also most likely tell you to eliminate harmful activities such as smoking or drinking alcohol, to eat right and exercise.
There’s some great advice. Just what you want to do when you’re having panic attacks, create more panic by trying to stop smoking, right?
When you see the doctor the first time, it is very likely that he or she will prescribe both an anti-depressant as well as a an anti-anxiety medication for your panic attacks.
Here is what you need to know.
Doctors are trained to eliminate discomfort, that has been “confused” with healing which is what they used to try and do. It also creates a relationship where he can charge for office visit after office visit to refill that precious prescription that is addicting you to drugs…duh!
Medication is the first and only thing a medical doctor will think of when they determine that you have been experiencing anxiety attacks, and the drug they will most likely prescribe is Xanax.
The important thing to remember when taking Xanax is that they are not only habit forming, but they build up a tolerance in your system.
This means that you gradually need more of the same drug to achieve the same effect.
Now get this and learn it well.
Withdrawal from these drugs will make your previous panic attack seem like a picnic.
Now you know everything you need to know about seeing a doctor for your condition.
Big Disclaimer here - obviously I am not a physician nor am I giving out medical advice, but am speaking from my own personal experience and my own opinion…period!
You want to go to a doctor, then by all means go to a Doctor, but there is a much better way to free yourself from panic attacks.
Michael
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By Michael on Jan 3, 2009 | Reply
This post is from another blog on how to effectively treat or stop panic attacks, but the insight is worth sharing here.
Posted by Steven Y. Park. MD
http://www.doctorstevenpark.com
One interesting thing that I’ve noticed as I’ve followed patients with anxiety in my practice over the years is that almost invariably, they don’t sleep well. Many prefer to sleep on their sides or stomach, and are never refreshed when they wake up in the morning.
I’ve also noticed that whenever I examine their upper airway anatomy, the space behind the tongue is very narrow, so that whenever they lie flat on their backs, the tongue falls back even more, which means that whenever they go into deep sleep, due to muscle relaxation, they stop breathing and frequently wake up gasping and in a state of panic. Frequently, it’s accompanied by sweats, heart palpitations, and shortness of breath. This is why they can’t sleep on their backs, but in some cases sleeping on their sides or stomachs is not good enough.
Later on in life, I find that many go on to develop obstructive sleep apnea, especially if they gain weight. Many also have various degrees of anxiety or depression, headaches, nasal/sinus problems, or even cold hands or feet. Chances are, one or both of your parents snore heavily.
I’m not saying that all people with panic attacks have this problem, but if you have any of the features that I described above, you may have a variation/precursor of obstructive sleep apnea called upper airway resistance syndrome.
This is also why some people get addicted to alcohol. It helps them sleep better, but once asleep, they keep waking up due to short breathing obstructions so they feel even less rested.
I talk about these issues in my new book, Sleep, Interrupted: A physician reveals the #1 reason why so many of us are sick and tired.
Steven Y. Park. MD
http://www.doctorstevenpark.com
From Part 6: What Do The Doctors Do? YOU Can Stop Panic Attacks, 2009/01/03 at 7:11 PM
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By Bill on Sep 9, 2009 | Reply
Your article describes exactly my daughter’s experience and approach to getting her anxiety and panic attacks under control. My youngest daughter experienced panic attacks during her first year of college. We tried to convince our daughter that her fears would not happen, and that she could control her thoughts if she tried hard enough. After three hospital episodes and no firm diagnosis from any of the doctors, we pulled her out of school and brought her home to be treated by specialists. The neurologist put her on the medication lorazepan, and set her up with a psychologist. Over a period of six sessions with the psychologist, she self diagnosed herself as suffering anxiety, stopped taking the medication, and said she could control her anxiety herself. She has not had any panic attacks for over 18 months. She is a prime example of your statement that doctors do not do much to help you with your panic attacks. I agree that they like to do blood tests often and prescribe drugs for treatment. The psychologist did help my daughter understand her issues and to be able to self diagnose and control her attacks.
Bill´s last blog ..Coping With Panic Attacks
By NancyC on Sep 26, 2009 | Reply
Your daughter sounds like she’s well on her way to becoming a strong and motivated adult… good for her!
By John on Jan 20, 2010 | Reply
Useful and helpful information.