I was taking Effexor XR which didn’t help me. I was switched to Cymbalta. So far, not sure. Maybe a LITTLE better. But I must say I was on Zoloft before and was doing pretty darn good. Always looking “for something better” I was dumb and asked to be switched to Effexor because I have 2 brothers doing well on it. However, now I wonder if I should have left well enough alone doing good on Zoloft. In any event, I am now on Cymbalta – any feedback concerning the new med. or anything related to this in general is appreciated! Thanks in advance.

Any support on coping with crippling Panic Disorder?
Perhaps I should have gone more in depth with my disorder.
I am a 29 year old female and I have had panic attacks since I was 8 years old.
I went into panic “remission” as I call it from about 15-23, then unfortunate things happened in my life that I feel triggered them again. I have never been the same since.
I have tried the med route, the SSRI’s made me worse. I am now on Klonopin and have been for about 6 years which no longer is working. My Psychiatrist seems to dismiss everything I say.
Also, I am Agoraphobic which makes it really hard to get anywhere.
My grandmother who is like my mother has Terminal Cancer and I am her caregiver, which obviously has brought on more stress.
I now cannot leave my home once again, at all.
I have no clue how I am even going to get to my next Psych. appt.
I feel constant doom and constant anxiety.
Can anyone relate??