Hello Melanie,I am 48.At 44,I experienced severe anxiety,even had a heart cath,because i went to the er so much w/chest pain(it was all anxiety,panic).I was prescribed zoloft,remeron,klonopin-small doses,but taken daily,at night.Once I calmed down,I benefited from therapy.But I coudnt tolerate therapy until I got my nervous system under control.I eventually stopped the zoloft,remeron,but klonopin remains.I take .5mg at night.It has really controlled my gad,panic and I have no more depression.I will take a little piece of remeron occ for sleep.But I had to get over my fear of benzos to try the klonopin,and that is what works for me.I also hike daily for miles,and eat good food,get massages.Take care of yourself,I hope you find the answer.I know how terrible it feels to have anxiety so bad you cant breathe.
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