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Subsequent to an anxiety attack, why does it make you so tired and depressed after?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

In the words of : Isaac newton "what goes up must come down". During a panic attack you are in a major fight or flight mode ; your body is dumping out stimulation chemicals. After this, the body is often exhausted ; needs to recover.

Dr Pappas and another doctor agreed

Answered 1/28/2017

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