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A member asked:

Always had anxiety,but lately bad paranoia of sanity,butterflies while trying to sleep,cant relax,convinced i will lose control,etc.what could this be?

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Dr. Bernard Seif answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

Possible panic: attack or the beginning of one. Long term you would be best served by seeing a clinical psychologist to learn strategies to cope w/anxiety. See www.relaxationresponse.org for some self-help. Peace and good health.

Dr Altman agreed

Answered 5/28/2016

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