I am wanting to go out with my family but i have panic attacks. the dr gave me vistaril (hydroxyzine) 25mg to take for anxiety, will this make it to where i can go?

It may or may not: Give you the desired effect. One thing that you can do to self-calm or reduce anxiety is deep breathing. Breath in slowly & deeply through your nostrils. Fill you lungs with air & hold for a five count. Slowly exhale through an open mouth. Don't focus on problems. Think only about your breathing. Repeat x 12 or until you are calmer. I would also encourage you to consider cognitive behavioral >.

Panic attacks : Can be debilitating to the point people will not leave home. You need to be seen by somebody who is an expert in cognitive behavioral therapy (cbt) check the net, see for help groups, therapist and do not neglect as i said it could have serious life consequences if neglected of not properly treated. Do not delay!

It can help: Vistaril (hydroxyzine) can reduce your level of anxiety. You can use it and some slow breathing exercises (6 second inhale, pause, 6 second exhale) to bring your anxiety down to a more manageable level. Then you may go out with your family.

Better meds for that: In my experience, the best treatments for panic attacks are a combination of a long acting benzodiazepine, such as clonazepam, along with an ssri medication at an appropriate dose for anxiety, followed up by gradual exposure to the feared activity.