I lost family due to cancer and heart disease.now i have panic attacks thinking i have cancer or heart disease. any meds to help me? my dr told me no.

Phobia: Being afraid of cancer and heart disease is understandable for close relatives of people who have died of such conditions. Psychotherapy may help and would be the treatment of first choice. In extreme cases, SSRI medications can help. As with all cases of panic attacks, a medical cause should be ruled out first, a full evaluation with a primary care physician is the first step.

I am sorry to hear..: ..about your family. I suggest you talk to your physician to discuss several things: first, if your family history is very significant, maybe you need a visit with a specialist in risk assessment and genetics. Second, he/she can discuss healthy lifestyle habits you should adopt while still young. Finally, and not less importantly, you may need help coping with anxiety.....