[...] Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 Hello everyone, I have been doing very good for the last month. I was panic attack free until last night when I had one which was quite strong. Well, considering the fact that I have been panic attack free for long, maybe I am just exagerating it. My question is, can anxiety build up until it becomes panic? I had been anxious these last days and, maybe the anxiety accumulated until I had a panic attack. Does this make any sense? I am off benzos for about 2 months and a week and now tapering paroxetine (which it is said to help with panic attacks). Maybe it has also to do with the fact I am slowly getting off the paroxetine. Thanks for your input! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[Sw...] Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 Hi Wien. Thats a good question. In my experience I don't think my panic is a build up of anxiety. Prior to benzos, mine came out of the blue and were usually situational (driving on expressways at night - I know, weird) Once benzos are involved I don't think there is a clear answer. So many people going through benzo w/d who have never had a panic attack before experience them very randomly. Benzo induced panics will go away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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