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How can i treat horrible anxiety and panic attacks?

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

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.

Answered 10/23/2017

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Meds and therapy: Panic attacks occur when our brain believes we are in danger, and engages the fight or flight response. The good news is that panic attacks are usually easily treated with a combination of medications and cognitive behavioral therapy. Learning relaxation strategies is helpful, as are soothing self talk and distraction. Here is a relaxation link to get you started: http://tinyurl.Com/bnodn8y.

Answered 5/10/2016

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