A 32-year-old member asked:
i've been having several anxiety and panic attacks lately. what do you suggest i do?
2 doctor answers • 9 doctors weighed in
Dr. Donald Alves answered
Emergency Medicine 24 years experience
Get help: It will only worsen if you do not address whatever is triggering these. See a therapist / psychologist, who can help you identify and work through the issue(s) at root. Your dr or a psychiatrist can rx meds to help reduce frequency & severity while you work w/therapist. Good luck!
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Dr. Linda Yniguez answered
Clinical Psychology 33 years experience
Anxiiety Attacks....: Anxiety and panic attacks can be a very scary and debilitating experience. In a nutshell, the first thing to understand is that anxiety/panic occurs as a signal to you that something needs to be addressed that is being denied or ignored. When anxious, ask yourself: what is bothering me right now? Something not addressed in your life? Seek counseling to help with finding the answers.
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A 34-year-old member asked:
How can I get over anxiety and panic attacks?
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Dr. Claude Sassoon answered
Clinical Psychology 22 years experience
The right way: The best way to get over anxiety and panic attacks is to seek a psychologist specialized in cbt and/or a psychiatrist for treatment. These symptoms are not difficult to control with the help of a competent professional. It is harder to do this alone. Some suggestions and advice may help, but you will feel more confident and in control if you follow a structured proven treatment program.
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A 46-year-old member asked:
How can I treat horrible anxiety and panic attacks?
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Dr. Alan Ali answered
Psychiatry 32 years experience
Panic: Breathing exercises, distraction thru imagery and medication if prescribed. Best tx is combination of cognitive behavior therapy & anti-anxiety medications such as ssri's/snri's.
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A 35-year-old member asked:
How to treat anxiety and panic attacks?
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Dr. L. Kevin Chapman answered
Clinical Psychology 15 years experience
CBT or Meds: Although medications (ssris, benzodiazepines such as xanax, (alprazolam) and non-benzos such as bus par) are effective for many people, cognitive-behavioral therapy is also an extremely effective approach. Cbt teaches you the ways in which your thoughts about physiological sensations (and situations), influence your feelings, and behaviors. A key component is exposure to these sensations, thoughts, events.
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A 44-year-old member asked:
How should one take care of anxiety and panic attacks?
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Dr. Ernest Bordini answered
Clinical Psychology 32 years experience
Treat it: Anxiety is very treatable with psyhotherapy and or psychiatric medication. Seek a good psychiatrist and clinical psychologist. As always, rule out medical causes first. For basics on anxiety disorder see: http://cpancf.Com/anxietydisordersbasics.Asp.
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A 41-year-old member asked:
What should I do to take care of anxiety and panic attacks?
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Dr. Stevan Cordas answered
Internal Medicine 57 years experience
Anxiety: Sometimes it is genetic. See a psychiatrist and ask that question after they have interviewed you. Psychotherapy and meds can definitely help.
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