Panic/anxiety attacks

2020-09-18 11:47:01
My dad died in November,it was sudden and unexpected. He was so healthy and I was just 19. My anxiety attacks have reduced but sometimes I get them to the extent where I become unable to sleep all night long. Anxiety attacks never lets me sleep,my heart rate gets fast ,I start feeling as if I can't breathe and it freaks me out because I feel something might happen to me just like dad. I want to sleep properly,please help.
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ANXIETY DISORDER: Sign & Symptoms: Quick Review Anxiety is a ‘normal’ phenomenon Normal anxiety becomes pathological when it causes significant subjective distress and/or impairment in functioning of an individual. The symptoms of anxiety can be broadly classified in two groups: physical and psychological 1. Physical Symptoms A. Motor Symptoms: Tremors; Restlessness; Muscle twitches; Fearful facial expression B. Autonomic and Visceral Symptoms: Palpitations; Tachycardia; Sweating; Dyspnoea; Constriction in the chest; Dry mouth; Increased urination; Dizziness; Diarrhoea 2. Psychological Symptoms A. Cognitive Symptoms: Poor concentration; Negative automatic thoughts; Disturbed sleep B. Affective Symptoms: Unpleasant, and vague sense of apprehension; Fearfulness; Inability to relax; Irritability; Fear of Death PANIC ATTACK It is usually sudden in onset, lasts for a few minutes and is characterised by very severe anxiety. Investigations like Chest X Ray; ECG; ECHO; CT Scan; MRI Scan; Holter; Treadmill Test all comes out to be Normal. Thyroid Abnormalities can cause Anxiety as well. Anxiety Disorder & Panic Attacks is Treatable & Curable
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Thanks & Regards Dr.Kamal Kishore Verma MBBS, MD, DNB Psychiatry NeuroPsychiatrist, Sexologist & De-Addiction Specialist

Answered2020-09-18 15:05:34

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Hello this is panic attack .. u need to take a proper psychiatrist consultation and further on some counselling sessowill help u
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Please consult psychiatrist medications should be started immediately
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It’s curable

Answered2020-09-18 12:44:46

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Your anxiety problem can be treated by special form of counselling called CBT or medications. Please visit psychiatrist. I generally prefer offering CBT for this type of problems. CBT can be done online also.
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Visit psychiatrist.

Answered2020-09-18 11:54:13

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You seem to be suffering from panic attacks.
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You need psychotherapy (behavioural therapy) and / or medications ( SSRIs). you will hopefully recover after proper treatment

Answered2020-09-18 11:53:23

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