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Suggest Remedies For Pain Attacks
Suffer from panic attacks. They are debilitating. There s not quality of life like this. I was precribed Effexor XR from my primary doctor. I have read many bad reviews. I am afraid to take it. I have been on and off many antidepresants in the past. Is there anything I can take such as vitamins, natural medicines?
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1. before thinking of vitamins/natural medicines as remedy for your panic attacks,or psychiatric problem one has to take notice that whether:
. panic attacks is/are related with some threat or treatment interventions
. is panic manifested due to some illness?
. is panic a symptom of some withdrawal? to know more about the evaluation and management of your problem.
PS. ask your primary care doctor, who will refer you for further management, [with psychiatrist or pain clinic] till then
2. You can practice: bhujangasana,halasana, paschimottasana, sarvangasana, shalabhasana, shavasana and vakrasana and pranayamas like bhastrika and kapalbhati.
3. Lemon juice mixed with sugar in a glass of water helps release stress removing hormones from the body and bring mind at peace/rest.
4. Almond, banana, broccoli, cantaloupe, melon, carrot, cashew nut, corn, cauliflower, grapes, guava, lemon, mango, orange, pineapple, soybean, spinach have anti oxidant and detoxifying properties so take them in plenty.
PS. Effexor XR [venlafaxine hydrochloride] is mainly associated with aggressive behavior, increased liver function tests, suicidal tendency] and thus people are afraid to use it. [for exhaustive list, consult your primary care doctor]
1. before thinking of vitamins/natural medicines as remedy for your panic attacks,or psychiatric problem one has to take notice that whether:
. panic attacks is/are related with some threat or treatment interventions
. is panic manifested due to some illness?
. is panic a symptom of some withdrawal? to know more about the evaluation and management of your problem.
PS. ask your primary care doctor, who will refer you for further management, [with psychiatrist or pain clinic] till then
2. You can practice: bhujangasana,halasana, paschimottasana, sarvangasana, shalabhasana, shavasana and vakrasana and pranayamas like bhastrika and kapalbhati.
3. Lemon juice mixed with sugar in a glass of water helps release stress removing hormones from the body and bring mind at peace/rest.
4. Almond, banana, broccoli, cantaloupe, melon, carrot, cashew nut, corn, cauliflower, grapes, guava, lemon, mango, orange, pineapple, soybean, spinach have anti oxidant and detoxifying properties so take them in plenty.
PS. Effexor XR [venlafaxine hydrochloride] is mainly associated with aggressive behavior, increased liver function tests, suicidal tendency] and thus people are afraid to use it. [for exhaustive list, consult your primary care doctor]
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