I've been dealing with panic attacks and anxiety for over 47 years and the frequency of the attacks depend a lot on how things are in general with my life. There have been times when everything is good and I'll go a year or two with no attacks, or a couple of very minor ones at most. During times of a lot of stress, I can sometimes have multiple attacks per day.

The doctor I had when I experienced my first attack told me it could be a one time thing, so didn't prescribe anything. It was probably a year and half before the next one, then a year after that, and the time continue to shorten between attacks. When I got to a point where I was having them on a weekly basis he prescribed a drug which I don't remember right now, to be taken daily. I tried it and I gave it up after a couple of weeks. I felt like I was in a daze all the time, having problems concentrating and just getting through normal day to day activities. I did start recognizing how I felt minutes before having an attack and was able to control them, by talking myself through them, calling each stage to come before getting there. Doing it that way I was gaining confidence in myself by knowing what the next thing to happen would be.

Even so, there would be some times when there was no warning and I'd find myself in the middle of a full blown panic attack before I knew what was happening. I do keep medication on had for those times, and it does work fairly quickly to calm me down and allow me to regain control of myself and the way my mind is racing.

I guess my recommendation would be to see your doctor and ask for something to have on hand for those times you're really anxious, but not to take anything on a regular basis, unless you find yourself being hit daily or more. Always keep in the back of your mind, they may feel frightening and terrible when it's happening, but it won't kill you, you'll make it through. Best of luck.

My wife currently takes lexapro. She never took it until she was 24eanting and finishing up with nursing school. I never considered her to be high stress or high anxiety but her doctor suggested it just for the calming factor that it would present. It didnt cause any wild side effects lile depression or anything like that. It is known to lower sex drive though. I believe your best bet would be talk to your doctor and see id they would suggest getting on the lowest dose of lexapro possible.
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A reasonable solution would be to keep the medication on hand in case of an oncoming panic attack or to take prior to an event that would normally cause you stress and increase the likelihood of anxiety.

One of my close friends has a similar condition and did not want to take medication that she did not need on a daily basis, (which is sensible). Her doctor prescribed xanax and instructed her to take the drug on an "as needed" basis. She has had panic attacks long enough to recognize situations or events that tend to precipitate an attack and uses the medication as a preventative treatment.

Of course there is a possibility that an anxiety attack cannot be predicted in advance, so simply carrying it in your purse is advisable. You don't have to use it unless you need to. There's no reason not to get a prescribed medication and simply be prepared should the need arise.

Yes, you need medication. Just the tone of your commentary is fast paced, restless, and thoughts "going 100 mph". That is anxiety. At 28 years, especially if you've had a baby in the last year, your hormones are going through changes. Keep a period diary for a two-three months charting your mood and any symptoms such as appetite changes or acne. If you notice uncontrollable anxiety the first week after your period and unmanageable PMS symptoms the week before your period, talk to your OB-GYN. Birth control pills can be helpful in balancing out your estrogen and progesterone levels. Antidepressants can be prescribed for anxiety and also balancing out your hormones. If you believe the cause if your anxiety is not hormone related then talk to your primary physician about a referral to a psychiatrist to discuss treatment options. You owe it to yourself to give yourself the best you. You can be a glowing, happy and healthy mother who is in control of her emotions every single day.

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You are very welcome, Misskate. Thank you for the response. I trust that with your doctor's help you can find the most effective treatment for your anxiety/panic attacks. My friend was often incapacitated by these frightening attacks and the prescribed medication has greatly reduced the frequency of this issue. I wish you well. Have a great day.