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Here are some real-life stories taken from interviews with patients who have suffered from panic disorder.
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| Photo does not depict an actual XANAX XR patient. |
Alexandra
Age: 27 years old
Gender: Female
Interests: Outgoing, active
Occupation: Former nursing student; now a secretary
"I was afraid to do anything. I was afraid to go out—I was afraid to stay in. I was afraid to ride in a car. My life changed substantially in that I went from a carefree, outgoing, fearless person to one that was afraid of everything..."
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Lynn
Age: 33 years old
Gender: Female
Interests: Outdoor activities
Occupation: Pre med student; now a secretary
"I knew that it wasn't just stress. I knew something else was going on. But that was the part that was frustrating—you can't get anybody to believe you."
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Jeff
Age: 28 years old
Gender: Male
Interests: Social activities, politics
Occupation: Sales
"I get like a buzzing in my ear. My ears will start ringing. You don't know where you are. You start hyperventilating. You're real light-headed. Your chest just feels like it's being crushed. You get heavy chest pains..."
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Kevin
Age: 44 years old
Gender: Male
Interests: Active in church
Occupation: Financial consultant
"The agoraphobia—it's just like a crippler; it's a shackle, like being in chains. You're just a slave to this thing, and your whole life is ruled by your slavery to this..."
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