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Good day, kindly assist on which doctor to visit when experiencing severe anxiety/panic attacks?

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Psych: You should be established with a psychiatrist and/or psychologist credentialed at the local inpatient facilities. Whenever possible getting their input in time may help, but otherwise majority of such crises are managed at the local ER. Keeping also your GP in the loop may help in your overall care as well and in trying to avoid frequent trips to ER.

Answered 1/4/2021

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Anxiety: You might wish to start with your own medical provider who can assess for any underlying medical causes. A thorough assessment can be done by a psychiatrist or psychologist. In most places, psychiatrists prescribe any indications and psychologists provide therapy.

Answered 1/5/2021

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PANIC: With anxiety you are more likely to have a panic attack. Panic attacks mimic signs of heart attack but are very treatable. Have a physical exam by a Dr. to know if you have an illness. Consult with a Psychiatrist for medication & a Clinical Psychologist with expertise in multiple types of psychotherapy with ZOOM. There is extra anxiety due to covid 19- stay safe & hopeful to elevate your immunity.

Answered 1/5/2021

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