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Why at 39 would i start all of a sudden having panic attacks never before now only depression? i've had ekg, lab it's all been normal. very scared!
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Please see a doctor: Have you checked thyroid hormone ? This could be related. Please discuss with your PCP.
Answered 7/4/2014
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Similar: Panic attacks and depression have similar underlying facets, chemically and dynamically. The treatment is also similar - for example the antidepressants are used for panic. Panics can be very frightening but they will not likely kill you -
Answered 7/1/2014
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