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Hi Dr Doctor once in a month or twice
I feel panic attack or anxiety attack i don't exactly know what do we call but i get symptoms which mimic towards heart attack like chest discomfort, breathlessness, Lightheadedness, Dizziness, weak shaky feel, palms get cold, heart rate increases, shoulder pain, asweating last time i felt same symptoms i consulted cardiologist he said to get 2d echo, ecg and tmt tests done i got all done and the reports are normal doctors dont worry it is not heart related.. Don't know why it suddenly starts mostly it starts when sitting or in relaxed position it starts with sweating first.. I'm worried about this problem why do i frequently get this problem what might be the route cause.. All this started recently from 6-7 months earlier i didnt had any problems as such.. plz plz doctors help me what to do???
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Hello! Your distress and fear is completely understandable and it is a terrible feeling to feel helpless. What you are describing is a panic disorder. You would initially require medication to make you feel comfortable and then proceed to therapy severe reasons for your panic can be understood and dealt with in the long term.
Next Steps
Make a formal consult for medication advice
Health Tips
Practice pranayama yoga twice daily
Light weight training is known to help with symptoms of panic and anxiety.
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Hii i understand your problem. Iam glad that a cardiologist has ruled out a possible cardiac issue. This is certainly looking like an anxiety disorder and what you experiencing at a sudden given moment must be a panic attack which mimics a heart attack.
Firstly do not worry, its happening due to certain neuro chemicals imbalance that happens in the brain. You need to see a psychiatrist in person to identify the cause of this anxiety going so high. Some medications will help you in this same.
In middle of lockdown if seeing a doctor is not possible and medicine support not avail at least have a good lifestyle.
Next Steps
Relax yourself, sleep well 7-8 hrs, eatwell some exercise or walk daily. Do some activity that you like and feel happy doing atleast once in the day.
Divert negative thoughts and counter it with positive thoughts. Some pranayam or deep breathing will help you.
Health Tips
No drugs/ substance use.
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