You're going to hit 'tolerance' with Xanax pretty quickly. When that happens you will have increased panic and anxiety. It's not a good medication for the long term.
Do some research on this drug you're taking. Check out the site benzo.org.uk (Ashton Manual).
Good luck,
abby
You're doing exactly the right thing by getting to your doctor as soon as possible. Obviously the medication(s) you're using now are no longer working for you, so you and your doctor need to discuss your options.
Sounds like you're having some serious rebound anxiety. Xanax is a very good drug, but it will eventually turn on you. In my humble, non-medical opinion, you need to be on a long term antianxiety med like Klonopin...........but there are others out there. Just make sure your doctor understands that you just can't abruptly stop the Xanax! You MUST taper off it slowly as you slowly add a new med.
(Valium in worthless for severe panic)
You'll feel much better after talking with your doctor, but it may take awhile before any new meds reach therapeutic levels, so don't expect miracles. Just know that there is help and you WILL get better!
As for your food allergies..............you must know by now what it is you're allergic to, so why suddenly so frightened? Eat what you know is safe for you and stop worrying about that. Obsessing about it will definitely create anxiety.
It's good you're also thinking about getting back in therapy. Sounds like you didn't quite figure out what your anxiety stemmed from last time. Dig deeper this go round!
You're going to be fine.
Peace
Greenlydia
I couldn't agree with lydia more. Also, I think you're way "over-thinking" this...which of course...is typical for those of us with panic and anxiety. While it is upsetting that the panic attacks have resurfaced...you've gone thru this before...so you at least know what it is...and how to fix it. You've come out on the other side of this before and you will again. Get back with your doc to figure out what kind of med regimen may benefit you, set up some talk therapy, and be patient with the process. You'll get there.
Also, while I agree that you can build up a tolerance to the Xanax...also...for now while you're in the throws of some pretty severe panic...don't be afraid to take it when you need it either. Just keep in mind that it is for short term usage only....to be used "as needed" only.
Hang in there.....you'll get thru this. Keep reminding yourself that you did before.
So sorry that your having a rough time of it at the mo, the one thing i have realised in my time of anxiety and panic is if you don't eat properly and drink plenty of fluids it WILL make your anxiety worse. When your anxious anyway your body is burning off so much energy and you need to replace it, otherwise your blood sugar will def become unstable and you will feel worse and even low blood sugar can mimic the same kinda smytoms as a panic attack...i know cause i've ended up in hospital.
If your feeling really sick and feel like you can't get anything into yourself try blending and juicing fruit, and drink it, this will give you the much needed energy fix that your body is craving and is full of the vitamins it needs as well.
I agree with the other posts about the meds so thought i would give you another angle to focus on also. Hope this works.... all the best J
p.s this may have been the reason why you woke up at 3am in a panic, because of having a low sugar level.... if you felt better after eating you may have your answer.. just a thought.