You may be thinking of seditives, which do make some people feel drugged out. AD's are not suppose to make you feel that way. They are suppose to make you feel "normal", if you are taking the right kind, dosage, etc. Tell your doctor that your body is sensitive to mediation. Also....some people's body's respond in almost the opposite way to whatever it is the meds are suppose to do. In other words, my mother may try to take some OTC pm meds but it keeps her awake instead of helping her sleep. If you go to a new doctor, just be sure to discuss any concerns you have.
I'll always remember what a doctor told me one time......."Everybody needs help with something--sometime in there life. There is no shame in taking medication to get better, but it's a shame if we do not try to do anything about it". I will never forget that. He also went on to tell me, "Sandi, there is no disgrace in a Christian taking AD's". I appreciated him telling me that, b/c my church had went through this phase of teaching, "Smile, God love you" and if you believe then you shouldn't have any problems. Guess we all were raised with some things to overcome in our thinking.
Do you have a close friend who you can talk to? I don't know that it helps with panic attacks, but I feel that everyone needs somebody to talk to about personal things. I guess I would burst if I couldn't talk to somebody!
It is not about what you feel should work in your M. It is about doing the work that gets the right results. Do what works!
