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Default Jul 13, 2018 at 06:16 AM
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Hi all.

I have this question; when is it at the point where going to the ER for an anxiety/panic episode is warranted? I know that if I feel bad enough, then it is obviously a good idea, but I mean in terms of bad enough that the staff will take it seriously?

I know the level of depression that means I should go to the ER, but what about anxiety?
I had an episode last week in which I was anxious to the point of my reasoning being extremely impaired, you know? Sort of a point of no return in which not much would be able to calm down.

I assume you'd go to the ER and they'd give you an injection to calm you down.

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Default Jul 13, 2018 at 01:39 PM
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Hi all.

I have this question; when is it at the point where going to the ER for an anxiety/panic episode is warranted? I know that if I feel bad enough, then it is obviously a good idea, but I mean in terms of bad enough that the staff will take it seriously?

I know the level of depression that means I should go to the ER, but what about anxiety?
I had an episode last week in which I was anxious to the point of my reasoning being extremely impaired, you know? Sort of a point of no return in which not much would be able to calm down.

I assume you'd go to the ER and they'd give you an injection to calm you down.
I would not go to the DR for anxiety no matter how bad. I would definitely call my psychiatrist. You will sit and wait at the ER for hours because it won't be a priority.

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Default Jul 14, 2018 at 04:24 PM
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TicTac, hope your anxiety is better. Ask your psychiatrist for rescue benzo. It's way cheaper than the ER.

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Default Jul 15, 2018 at 05:15 AM
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Going to the ER for anxiety is more likely to make things worse. I calm down better in my own space. Talk to your p'doc about options for you.
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Default Jul 15, 2018 at 03:06 PM
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I would definitely ask for a PRN.

Here the hospital protocol is 2mg of Ativan and then send you home. A PRN would be much cheaper.
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Thanks for the replies.

I certainly learnt my lesson and will get a prn.

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Default Aug 28, 2018 at 08:24 PM
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Tick tack.. the 75 mg Effexor quell your anxiety
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, and it looks like you're on Zoloft as well as Effexor which is sounds crazy
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Default Sep 10, 2018 at 10:15 PM
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Effexor is a good choice for treatment resistant depression, but definitely not a gold standard for anxiety....in fact it can make anxiety worse. I take a non-clinical dose now, 37.5mg
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Maybe a medication workup is in order...(review)
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Default Jan 23, 2019 at 01:55 AM
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Have you ever gone to the ER for anxiety or depression and been booked in?

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Default Jan 23, 2019 at 07:30 AM
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I went one night when having flashbacks from a trauma I was finally processing, and they took it very seriously, I appreciated it. I was very sleep deprived and almost delusional, but not.
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