Do you have the ability to prescribe me medication for anxiety and recent increases in panic attacks? it seems to typically be a combination of a ptsd, my hyperthyroid, and then i just get stuck in my head and panic. almost feels like a heart attack.

Anxiety/panic: We do not have the capacity to prescribe anxiety medications. Sometimes urgent cares will prescribe a short term course, You can also call the \Lifeline Crisis Chat ( National Suicide Hotline) and they can refer and guide you to local resources. 1-800-273-8255

Hyperthyroidism: I feel empathy for your anxiety and panic symptoms Hyperthyroid can also cause Anxiety. See an Endocrinologist for status of your Thyroid, and get treatment See a Psychiatrist for diagnosis, Therapy to cope with stressors of relationship, work and financed, Medication, Breathing Relaxation, Yoga, and Meditation.

Therapy?: Have you yet tried any form of psychotherapy? Typically, the optimal combination of things to treat emotional issues such as anxiety or depression is medication (which, on your best day, is supposed to take the edge off symptoms) but the real gruntwork takes place in psychotherapist's consulting room.

Diagnose before Rx: You may be missing something when you try to diagnose yourself. Any thyroid problems need to be diagnosed and treated immediately as they can cause and exacerbate anxiety symptoms. Medication certainly can be helpful to treat anxiety, panic symptoms as well as PTSD. Very often medication and therapy are combined in these situations. A physical evaulation and psychiatric consultation are needed.

Full check up: Make sure your thyroid function is stable as hyperthyroid that is not controlled can present with anxiety symptoms including panic and palpitations as well as affective dysregulation.

MAYBE: I practice only in Virginia . If you live in Virginia I may be able to prescribe medications that will help your PTSD and Anxiety. You will need to get counseling in addition to the medications.