Reading these posts I can see that a lot of people are having the same/similar symptoms as I am having. I have been dealing with anxiety/panic attacks for about 15yrs. I have been put on Paxil (the worst medication I have ever taken) and replaced that with Alprazolam .5, 3x day for the past 8 years. I am also a recovering alcoholic of 143 months.
My Dr's have done heart monitors, Thallium stress test, changes in my diet but still no relief from the constant 2-3 episodes per min. There has been some times that I feel dizzy or faint.
Do the the economic conditions and political distress we are in, I do not have insurance to visit my Doctor at this time.
My questions are:
1. Will taking Alprazolam for as long as I have cause some of these symptoms?
2. My panic attacks will come on very strong after being in a very warm area, walking in a hot store or even after a meal, is this normal?
3. Being out of work has put more stress not only on myself, but has caused some distress in my marriage. When the adrenaline starts to kick in from heated discussions, I will have palpitations or a really bad panic attack. Does adrenaline trigger panic/anxiety/PVCs?
Thank you for your time.
Michael