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Teen with pressure on chest and short of breath from bad anxiety. what can be done?
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Anxiety: Sounds like anxiety/panic attack. See his doc, may need rc.
Answered 4/1/2013
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Managing anxiety:: The most effective treatment for anxiety is relaxation training & cognitive therapy that helps modify the thoughts, perceptions & beliefs that trigger the anxiety. You can learn these skills on your own, but having a mental health professional "coach" you is quicker and more effective. Biofeedback helps, especially breath trng, (www.Bcia.Org, www.Aapb.Org). Meds alone are not the best solution.
Answered 5/12/2016
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