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How To Get Rid Of Panic Attacks?
Hi , I'm having really bad panic attacks . I'm scared to death to go to the Dr. for them because they most likely will want to put me on something. Is there anything I can do to help myself ?
I find something to worry about to do with my health and even if it's nothing I panic , start breathing fast , and about hyperventilate. I'm just so scared.
I find something to worry about to do with my health and even if it's nothing I panic , start breathing fast , and about hyperventilate. I'm just so scared.
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Hi,
Thanks for writing
A Psychiatrist is definitely not the physician you would need to be afraid of. Panic attacks are treated effectively with psychotherapies, and you need not take medicined for them. Hence, it is advised you visit a psychiatrist and get his/her help for your problems.
Hope that helps,
Dr A Rao
Thanks for writing
A Psychiatrist is definitely not the physician you would need to be afraid of. Panic attacks are treated effectively with psychotherapies, and you need not take medicined for them. Hence, it is advised you visit a psychiatrist and get his/her help for your problems.
Hope that helps,
Dr A Rao
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