Can Xanax be used for panic attacks and anxiety over small things?
Patient: Do you absolutely need to have panic attacks to take xanax ? I am anxious everyday over very little things, mostly about things that has happened in the past and somehow worries me( not big things, just things like wow I shouldn t have said this to that person 2 years ago. ), but when this happens, I want to scream and punch on something, or just nervously bite my nails or hit myself. I have gotten panic attacks before, but they re not my main concern at all, my main concern is that anxiety feeling I have everyday over very silly things, and if it would be appropriate to use xanax ? Doctor: DearWe understand your concernsI went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much.  If you know the reason for your silly and small panicky thoughts, why do you want to ask about anxiety medication. Why don't you treat the root cause, the cause itself? Is it not necessary?Anxiety, worries and panick attaks come when you are being idle. Remember, "IDLE MIND IS DEVIL'S WORKSHOP". You are actually fearing the fear itself. Past incidents are just incidents. They gave you positive lessons and experiences which you are supposed to carry forward and use in your future. Instead you are carrying "just" incidents. How can incidents worry you? A snake can startle you, but can a picture of a snake? A picture can startle you if you are worried about it, you start fearing the picture also. I think I am making myself clear. Your treatment is psychotherapy. Not anxiety medicines. Start with these steps:Step 1 - Practice Deep and full breathing whenever possibleStep 2 - Drink plenty of water and fruit juices. Step 3 - A Tomato a day keeps anxiety at bayStep 4 - Exercise regularlyStart these and follow strictly. After 7 days please post a direct question to me in this website. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. I shall prescribe some psychotherapy techniques which should help you cure your condition further.Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.Good luck.