Reply #22: Anxiety, panic attacks, mild depression. [View All]

[Beware the Beast Man]

I noticed the leitmotif for my axiety stems from control issues. I guess I'm unknowingly a control freak. If I'm feeling uppity it usually has to do with something I cannot immediately control (like say, politics and world affairs :)). I guess I fear losing control of my surroundings, and that's the root of it all.

As for meds, I'm only on Zoloft 50 mg. It pretty much wiped out the panic attacks, but I still get the general anxiety a lot of the time. May I recommend a good book? It's called "The Anxiety and Phobia Workbook," and it can really help you suss out some of your problems. The author takes a holistic approach to coping with anxiety disorders with meds as a last resort. You may find it useful:
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/157224223X/qid=1112409652/sr=2-1/ref=pd_bbs_b_2_1/103-7829868-3127867

Anyway, you're definitely not alone, and it can be treated and controlled. :hi: