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by Drjorx on June 19th, 2007
If you suffer from them often or are bad when you get them, speak to your doctor. There are a lot of drugs made to treat this.
Sertraline (Zoloft)
Paroxetine (Paxil)
Fluoxetine (Prozac)
Venlafaxine (Effexor)
Diazepam (Valium)
Alprazolam (Xanax)
Lorazepam (Ativan)
Just to name a few.
If they are mild you can try the following:
Talking with a supportive person
Meditation
Watching TV
Taking a long warm bath
Resting in a dark room
Deep breathing exercises
Anything relaxing really
do NOT take drugs or anything els that will raise your heart rate. Avoid cafeen!
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Comments
thanks a very thoughtful answer with lots of good info!! i want to try meditation for sure!
by haggis on June 19th, 2007
you should try tai chi
by Morg the Army wife on June 19th, 2007
good pick drugs should always be used last
by Drjorx on June 19th, 2007
too true, although sometimes they are necessary, so you have to walk a fine line between avoiding medication you don't need and learning to accept when you do need medication. Very confusing
by Morg the Army wife on June 19th, 2007