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Anxiety and panic attacks
I really need help with my anxiety and panic attacks , i get scared, fast heart beat, chest pain, i cant breathe, and sucidial or self harm thoughts.
Can anyone suggest something stronger or alternatives to petril md
I cant find it anymore
And i need some med to sleep and feel normal
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What you’re experiencing is a very intense anxiety and panic cycle where your body is going into repeated fight–flight mode, which is why you feel breathless, chest tightness, and fear along with intrusive self-harm thoughts. It’s important to understand that these symptoms are real but treatable, and needing “stronger” medication usually means the root anxiety isn’t being managed properly yet. Instead of switching medicines on your own, you need a structured approach where a psychiatrist adjusts a long-term medication for anxiety and gives a short-term SOS option safely. Your sleep disturbance and panic are connected, so stabilizing your baseline anxiety will naturally improve both.
Right now, focus on immediate grounding when panic hits by slowing your breathing and reminding yourself that this is a surge, not a threat, and it will pass. But since you’re also having suicidal or self-harm thoughts, this is not something to handle alone you need professional support as soon as possible. Please don’t experiment with medications without guidance, as it can worsen your condition. Take therapy. You can connect with me on nine two six six seven two six zero six five.
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You require a ssri for relief
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Consult immediately
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Try breathing exercises drb_plus
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Hello! Panic attacks can be frightening, I understand. And tab. Petril md isn’t a treatment of choice for anxiety disorder. It provides only temporary relief and in long run may cause dependence.
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I advise you to consult a psychiatrist for detailed evaluation and management.
You may book an appointment with us for your further concerns.
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Hi, consult online for prescription
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Dr. A Vikas
Psychiatrist
10 yrs exp
Nizamabad
Hi, you seem to be using PetrilMD tablet, which is not adequate for your condition. You have to consult a psychiatrist. You have to start a course of antidepressants, and the selection of antidepressants will be based on your entire history of your age, weight, severity, and duration of symptoms. And if you are feeling suicidal, you have to attend a CBT sessions regularly, and it also depends on whether you are having any addictions like alcohol, smoking, etc.
It also depends on what are the precipitating factors, aggravating factors, sleep pattern
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Consult a Psychiatrist
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Regular walking, Proper diet, routine blood check up
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Dr. Riya Gangwal
Psychiatrist
7 yrs exp
Indore
Petril md is used only as a symptomatic drug. Meaning when you are Anxious it would simply decrease your heart rate and would make you feel like it's less scary. What you are describing aligns with panic Disorder which needs proper treatment support. Please consult for a detailed evaluation and management plan. I provide online consultation and therapy support. We can plan a better plan with medications that would treat the illness and not just temporarily supress it along with therapy if you need
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