I thought panic disorder was enough.....now PTSD too??!!

[Blynns]

I am going through my 3rd bout of panic attacks (lasting 1+ weeks VS. one every once in a while).  1st time I was about 14, 2nd time 27, & now again @ 32.  I take Lexapro & usually only take .25 mg Xanax on an 'as needed' basis but have been taking one every 6hrs for almost a week since this 3rd bout started.  Some days are better than others & I am trying to cope the best I know how.  I saw a new therapist that I like very much for the 2nd time yesturday.  I was telling her about my history (mom & boyfriend fighting everyday!) and she mentioned that she thinks I may have a touch of PTSD.....Ugh, like I need another label :(.  I have researched panic disorder to death but do not have an understanding of PTSD.  Do both trigger the 'fight or flight' response? I tried to research it online but the facts aren't very clear.  Can any offer advice??....it would be most appreciated :)

[Blynns]

Thanks for sharing your story :).  I do feel like I am going crazy sometimes.  I also feel like I am 'different' than everybody else.  What does feeling flat emotionally mean??  Thx!

[drifter0213]

i have PTSD from combat and i take zoloft for this and i suffer from flashbacks and nightmares i also have schizophrenia and tardive dyskinesia i take geodon and congentin for this. PTSD also causes me to feel psychotic sometimes i feel flat emotionally (my doctor told me i have flat-effect) anyway that is my story :)