I recently had a panic attack and have been medicated ever since. I am a nervous person but it was manageable, and I have had panic attacks before, but they’ve only occurred while I was under the influence of something (drugs, alcohol, caffeine). So my most recent panic attack is what I consider my first true panic attack. I went to the ER for it, there I was given Ativan. Then I was prescribed hydroxyzine which I took the next day because I was anxious. The after effects of it made me anxious so I found a psychiatrist online who prescribed me buspirone and I started day of. I know it’s a slow acting drug and it’s only been one week but I can’t seem to get through the day on it. I occasionally get so anxious I have to pop an Ativan. 

I’m just wondering, was I too eager to be placed on drugs? It was my first true panic attack. All these drugs are making me feel crazy. I feel worst than ever. I want to quit. How did all of you decide that it was time to take medication?