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I'm having very bad anxiety attacks what can i do my heart is racing ?

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2 approaches ...: The 2 treatment are behavioral or medical. Behavioral would include things like seeing a counselor, studying cognitive therapy, or biofeedback/self-relaxation. Try your library or contact a psychologist for help there. Medicine might be prescribed by a physician to help lessen or prevent anxiety and panic attacks. Some of the meds actually help keep the heart from racing. Discuss with your doctor.

Dr Anyanwu and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 5/17/2015

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