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Can a chemical imbalance make you lose your mind? one day sane and the next not there at all.that is what i fear will happen.or is that jus panic

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

See a psychiatrist: Sounds like you have anxiety or a panic disorder. Best see a psychiatrist.

Dr Pappas agreed

Answered 2/10/2013

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Dr. Shah Nawaz answered

See professional: Yes. Chemical imbalance can affect your mood sleep makes you angry irritable can affect your job and relationship so you should see psychiatrist to get right diagnosis.

Dr Pappas and another doctor agreed

Answered 2/11/2013

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A member asked:

Can a chemical imbalance make you lose your mind? one day sane and the next not there at all.that is what i fear will happen.or is that jus panic

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Dr Pappas agreed

Dr. Shah Nawaz answered

Dr Pappas and another doctor agreed

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