Anxiety gets worse every year

[A7xmusicislife]

My name is kelsey, im 18 and i've delt with anxiety for about 4 years. It gets worse every year. I was on Lexapro for a long time but it just stopped working. Im thinking a break-up had something to do with it getting worse but who knows.A few months ago its got to the point where i didnt even want to leave the house. My anxiety symptons are dizziness, fear of passing out (because i have many times in the past from heat), i feel like im always about to throw up, i feel like im looking through straws, i dont want to breathe or talk, an the fear is overwhelming. I'd have anxiety over absolutely NOTHING. Goin to the mall, hanging out with friends, family reunions, and most of all dates. A date went very badly an not too long ago an it was very difficult for me to go out with a guy. People had to let me know if they wanted to hang out with me or i had to go somewhere about three days in advance for me to even begin to get the nerve up to go. An after an attack i would immediately want to go to sleep for atleast three hours.  I decided to get help. I wanted to try a new medication first of all. Zoloft was awful. I didnt care about anything what so ever. I was a complete zombie. Then, i tried prozac. A very small dose. That has helped SO much. It calms me down but it doesnt make me feel crappy about everyone and everything. For the past month or so it's been a lot better. One thing that has helped is this online thing called "Panic away", i feel as if its a mental car wash. It just flushes out that stupid negative mind control. One of the tips was to invite a panic attack. Yes it sounds scary but if i can do this anyone can. When you are about to leave the house or you start to feel an attack say things like "okay come on, do it, give me an attack right now so i can get on with my day." Lets go whats takin so long." I actually cuss at my anxiety an tell it to give me its best shot. The reason why this works is your anxiety gets you when your not prepared for it.So when you invite it to happen right there in that moment, its too scared because your ready to fight it. I hope my situation has helped you with yours. Good luck! Please dont be afraid to ask any questions what so ever:)

[A7xmusicislife]

Yeah thats what i was thinking. Prozac though you definitely have to give it a good three weeks. That's when it kicked in for me but it might be different for others. But im very satisfied with it. An that method does give a lot of relief. It gives you confidence and control which is exactly what my anxiety takes away from me.

[Jordano]

I like that. I can see how that method would work. I think what happens is when you invite it and it doesn't show it gives you a sigh of relief and pride. You won the battle and then the attacks start to reside. It's like reverse psychology. I will definitely try that but first i think i need to find a better medication. Lexapro has been the most helpful for me so far but still not enough. I have tried Prozac but maybe i could try it again if it has been long enough. You know your hormones and brain development during adolescence can really influence how medications effect you over time.