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Can anxiety or panic make you go mad?

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No: During an acute attack of anxiety or a panic attack, many people fear they are going crazy because of the symptoms they are having, but these are treatable conditions.

Answered 10/3/2016

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Dr. Maureen Nash answered

Specializes in Geriatric Psychiatry

No: Severe anxiety and panic can make you feel like you are going mad. Feeling like you going crazy or losing your mind is even part of the diagnostic criteria for panic diorder.

Answered 10/4/2016

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