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Which is the best treatment plan for illness anxiety disorders and panic attacks?? I have been suffering from it from last 6 months and not able to do day today activities. Can counseling is sufficient??? Or one has to take medications as well because I am very afraid to take antidepressants due to its short term and long term side effects and its dependency...
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relaxation techniques
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1.Use Deep Breathing
Deep breathing is another effective way to relieve stress and anxiety. It helps you with physical symptoms such as shallow breathing and rapid heart rate, and it also helps with controlling your thoughts. When you practice deep breathing, you're forced to take your thoughts off of whatever is causing you anxiety and to focus on the breathing technique that you are using.
2.Keep A Journal
Journaling can be an effective way to deal with your anxiety and to find relief. It helps you to take all of the things that are rolling around in your head and get them out of your head and down on paper. Sometimes seeing the things that we're worried about on paper can help us to see that they're not as big of a deal as we thought they were. It can also help us to find solutions that we have been overlooking.
3.Hang Out With Friends
If you're struggling with anxiety, sometimes the last thing that you want to do is go hang out with your friends. Even if it's an activity that you enjoy with people that you like, the thought of it can be stressful. Your brain already feels overwhelmed with things that you feel you need to figure out, and it can seem like a bad use of time to do something fun.
4. Exercise, Find What Works For You :
You might be tired of hearing about how great exercise is for your health. But, the reason you hear about it so much is that there's no way around it. Exercise it's good for both your physical body and for your mind.Getting regular exercise has been proven to help you sleep better at night, clear your head, and boost your mood. It's a great way to use up all that pent-up energy that you have in a way that's going to benefit you in multiple areas of your life.
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Do Yoga and meditation, Go for counselling session
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Counseling is effective in treating panic attacks and illness anxiety disorder.
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Contact me for counseling session.
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Think less act more
Is the mantra of anxiety
Start your counseling sessions asap
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Hi counseling has been found very effective in case of panic attack and anxiety..plz get in touch with me..my session is very low priced so that help can reach to everyone.
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Needs assessment .whether medication is required or not that can only be ascertained after assessment.
Further counselling definitely will help you.
Bring in some structure to your life .use some relaxation techniques.
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for online counseling visit www.mindcareservice.com
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IAD can be well treated with counseling sessions and homeopathic medication if required.
Homeopathic medication would be the best solution for your concern. It do not cause side effects or addiction.
It's safe and effective for psychological issues.
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you can contact me through online appointment for further assistance
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Ms. Komal Singh Parihar
Psychologist
4 yrs exp
Navi Mumbai
Hello there
I can understand what you might be going through and how you might be feeling. It might be hard for you to function properly everyday and now it might be irritating you and stressing you out and thus you want to get rid of it.
Don't worry, consult a good therapist or a psychologist as soon as possible. Because sometimes only therapy or counselling can help you a lot. It depends on the reasons behind your anxiety problem.
You can also contact me and I will try to help you with the problem. Let's discuss your issues in detail so that you can get towards your solutions.
Take care. Stay safe and strong. Everything will be alright. You got this!
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Ms. Hema Sampath
Psychologist
18 yrs exp
Bangalore
Counselling should be good enough..
Still first consult a psychological counsellor for a counselling, later the themselves might recommend, if there is a need.
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Mr. Gunjan Maithil
Psychologist
13 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hi... Depending upon the severity of the symptoms, psychiatrist choose to introduce medication. It is not necessary, but useful in certain cases.
The notions about side effects of psychiatric medications apply to people who are otherwise living a health lifestyle, which means no alcohol, no weed, no smoke, no tobacco, no fast food, limited screen time, daily exercise and healthy meals and sleep routine.
A typical adult in these times is anyway doing and consuming things that cause way more harm. So it doesn't matter.
In my practice, I have rarely seen any client reporting dependence on medications. Sometimes client do face some side effects but choosing different medications/dosages consulting the psychiatrist help them reach better results and recovery.
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Consult a Psychologist.
CBT along with Lifestyle Guidance and Motivational Counselling is required.
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Ms. Aishwaraya Goud
Clinical Psychologist
3 yrs exp
Gurgaon
Medication is not the ideal first line of treatment. You could reach out to a RCI Licensed Clinical Psychologist who is better equipped to help you.
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Only when the symptoms do not reduce over a period of time and continue to increase you will need medication.
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Addiction to medication takes time.
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Ms. Suman Khanna
Counselling Psychologist
3 yrs exp
Mumbai
Hi !
CBT - Cognitive Behaviour Therapy has been scientifically proven to help treat anxiety and panic attacks. After a complete and detailed assessment a combination of relaxation techniques along with therapy sessions helps you work with your situations to deal effectively mentally and physiologically. My clients have largely benefited and have been leading an independent and satisfied lifestyle.
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Look for CBT Therapists and arrange an appointment to understand how the therapy will help you.
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It’s never too late :)
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Ms. Chellam Narendiran
Psychologist
10 yrs exp
Coimbatore
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Counselling would help you for sure. Certain lifestyle changes and physical exercises help you to come out of it.
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Ms. Mohana Priya G
Counselling Psychologist
5 yrs exp
Bangalore
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Counselling will help you to come out this condition.
Certain coping strategies will lead you to cope up with anxiety.
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consult and contact me for further assistance
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