A 27-year-old female asked:
i am experiencing feeling anxious (worsened by: psychological stress) , rapid heart rate (worsened by: psychological stress) , shaking hands or tremor, difficulty concentrating, agitation (severity: moderate) , loss of temper, emotional problems (quality
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Dr. Susan Rhoads answered
37 years experience Family Medicine
First, see a doc!: Before any mental health diagnosis can be made, we must be sure that there is no physical cause. Be sure to see your regular doctor to be sure you don't have a thyroid problem, or a heart problem, or something else causing your symptoms. When all physical problems have been addressed, or you are found to have none, and if you still have symptoms, then you can see a mental health professional
Answered on Jul 3, 2018
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