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panic attacks.and crying for nothing

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angiebaby Wed 30-Jan-13 21:35:12

does anyone else get anxiety or panic attacks, also does anyone get out bursts of crying, for no apparent reason i burst into tears i can be out shopping in a shop,,i have to get out . in the kitchen cooking then i feel it, it starts in my stomach i can feel it the onset,,,i have to sit down sometimes, or i go upstairs in the bathroom and have a good cry then a few minutes later i am ok, i have been to the doctors she says its age,,,,how i hate that,,,,i put it down to hormones ,,,or am i going mad in my old age,,

j08 Wed 13-Feb-13 18:03:41

No point in spending your money on St Johns Wart, or anything herbal.

St John Wort takes ages to cut in and then the effect is only very mild.

Go for modern meds.

soop Wed 13-Feb-13 18:16:43

I agree with Jings. PLEASE ask your GP for the help you need and deserve.