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I'm having short like anxiety attacks like having to take deep breaths it's been a few hours i do have chronic anxiety is this normal?
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Yes: Unfortunately anxiety attacks occur in any of the anxiety disorders. It does not have to be panic disorder for you to have a panic attack. Please contact your psychiatrist at your earliest convenience to find out what you can do to get these under control.
Answered 10/13/2013
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Chronic anxiety: Anxiety can cause many physical symptoms, including in your respiratory system. Shortness of breath and rapid, shallow breathing are common along with feelings of chest pressure and even pain. Prolonged anxiety symptoms are not "normal" and do need medical evaluation. Your information shows no treatment of your anxiety at all. See your physician, ; a psychiatrist to get started.
Answered 10/12/2013
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