Question 1

how bad is caffeine if panic disorder?

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Caffeine and panic: People prone to panic attacks should avoid caffeine. Caffeine increases anxiety and insomnia. Both increase the probability of occurrence of panic attacks. It is a stimulant that will interfere with the natural tranquilizers in the brain. Caffeine can be found in coffee, tea, chocolate and soft drinks. To reduce caffeine intake, do it gradually to avoid withdrawal headaches and fatigue.

Question 2

how can someone overcome panic disorder?

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A part can be CBT!: Especially since you are a young adult, CBT skills to avoid, reduce and manage stress, anxiety and panic are a wonderful investment. It can make your whole life work better. Unlike medication, you learn how to do things differently w/out side effects or withdrawal. If the therapist thinks pills can help too - that's okay. It's quite possible to overcome panic disorder. Best wishes!

Question 3

anyone know about anxiety vs panic disorder?

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Anxiety is a symptom: Of a number of physical and psychiatric illnesses.  There may be no pnic attacks at all.  Panic disorder by definition involves discrete panic attacks.

Question 4

what to do when soles sweat in panic disorder.

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Get  treatment: I hope you're seeing a psychiatrist or psychologist. If not, please do so. The best thing to do is get treated for panic disorder. I assume you have been properly diagnosed. In the meantime, you can try washing your feet and practicing relaxation technoques.

Question 5

what is your first choice ssri for panic disorder?

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It depends.: Many of the the ssri medications are very effective for panic disorder.  See a psychiatrist who can help clarify your symptoms and together make the best choice for you.

Question 6

what do i drink if you suffer from panic disorder?

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Ambiance: The environment in which you  drink your beverage is important . Also, people with anxiety disorder should avoid  caffeine in excess and highly sweetened drinks that result in a sugar high followed by hypoglycemia. This may cause mood swings.

Question 7

what can i do for panic disorder, anxiety and rocd?

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The conditions you: mention are all related so try not to feel overwhelmed by diagnoses.  Please see a mental health professional and work on these things between sessions as he/she suggests.  Do not rely on medication alone.  Peace and good health.

Question 8

don?t understand signs and symptoms of panic disorder?

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Panic: Panic attacks in panic disorder typically begin all of a sudden and out of the blue, symptoms usually peak within 10 minutes. Symptoms may include fear of loss of control /death, rapid heart rate, chest pain, sweating, tremor, shortness of breath, chills/hot flashes. Nausea, headache, faintness, tightness in  throat & difficulty swallowing.

Question 9

can normal anxiety slowly develop into panic disorder?

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Yes.: Chronic, generalized anxiety does not necessarily morph into panic, but it can.When panic does 1st commence, it doesn't seem to have developed slowly.Rather the1st panic will seem to appear suddenly. In truth, it could have been yrs in the making. Many factors involved here-try to sort things out w/ a professional, before anxiety => panic, or b4 it causes other less obvious, maybe worse problems.

Question 10

what medicines are there for anxiety and panic disorder?

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Many: There are many medicines for anxiety and panic disorder.  All the ssri antidepressants such as celexa, prozac, lexapro, zoloft, etc can be helpful.  Also snri's like Effexor and pristiq (desvenlafaxine).  These generally take a few weeks to work, and doses can be gradually titrated to effectiveness.  Benzodiazepines like klonipin and ativan, but these can be habit forming.  Buspar & propanolol can be used too.

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