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Are anxiety attacks a long term health issue?

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Dr. Daniel Royal answered

Specializes in Holistic Medicine

NOT NECESSARILY: Anxiety may be temporary or long-term, such as phobias caused by situations (e.g., fear of heights). We often worry about things that will never happen. Yet, the feelings of anxiety are real. Its symptoms can be addressed with supplements (e.g., theonine) or medicines (e.g., xanax), depending on their severity. It also helps to take positive actions to overcome challenges and resolve problems.

Answered 7/7/2015

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Anxiety attacks: There are acute anxiety attacks and there is acute anxiety disorder. The latter is a chronic long-standing health issue. Therapy is beneficial for both but long-term therapy is necessary to learn to control the disorder. Medications (benzodiazepines) have been helpful in treating these.

Answered 9/2/2013

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