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Can anxiety build up until it becomes panic?


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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!

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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.

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