Medication For Panic Attacks – Do They Really Work?
Firstly, panic attacks (and anxiety) are a behavioral illness rather than a mental illness. So medication at this time is not the best treatment by far – in fact it is simply not the answer. The only reason any doctor might prescribe medication for panic attacks is unfortunately because they do not know any alternative – they literally are clueless about what to do to help you. No one I have ever spoken to, or heard from, who has suffered panic attacks, has EVER been cured by taking medication. However, if you’re curious, here is a very brief breakdown of some of the current medication that is offered: Beta Blockers These are used to control your physical symptoms, in particular rapid heartbeats, trembling, shaking, and blushing. Compared to other medications, Beta blockers have less side effects. The side effects include: light-headedness, short-term memory loss, drowsiness, insomnia, diarrhea, depression and nightmares. TRICYCLIC ANTIDEPRESSANTS This is used for severe depression, an
