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What Causes Painc Attacks After Quitting Smoking And Drinking?

Male 31, recently quit smoking and drinking and about 3 weeks ago i had a series of panic attacks. I ve never had panic attacks in my life, but these were bad enough that i thought i was going to have to go to the ER. DR. has prescribed lorazepam on an as needed basis.They have been working for the past week .25 mg 3x a day but i dont want to be reliant on pills. My question is, how can panic attacks happen all of a sudden and can i get passed this without drugs?
Mon, 29 Dec 2014
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Hello,
Welcome to Healthcare Magic.
They are called withdrawal symptoms which occur after quitting tobacco and alcohol.
Sometimes mild and may be severe a time.
It may be due to sudden decrease level of nicotine and alcohol in blood which is maintain while on them.
It is not possible to overcome without medical therapy.
You have to strictly continue medications prescribed by your doctor.
And please don't start again drinking and smoking.
Keep distance from triggers like stress, friends who are doing, loneliness etc.
Do relaxation therapy whole the day.
Do slow deep breathing exercise whole the day.
Take help from counselor or elder in family.
Try to involve your self in games, music, work etc.
Do very heavy exercise like cycling, swimming etc.
Hope it will be fine.
Thanks for contacting us.
Take care...
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What Causes Painc Attacks After Quitting Smoking And Drinking?

Hello, Welcome to Healthcare Magic. They are called withdrawal symptoms which occur after quitting tobacco and alcohol. Sometimes mild and may be severe a time. It may be due to sudden decrease level of nicotine and alcohol in blood which is maintain while on them. It is not possible to overcome without medical therapy. You have to strictly continue medications prescribed by your doctor. And please don t start again drinking and smoking. Keep distance from triggers like stress, friends who are doing, loneliness etc. Do relaxation therapy whole the day. Do slow deep breathing exercise whole the day. Take help from counselor or elder in family. Try to involve your self in games, music, work etc. Do very heavy exercise like cycling, swimming etc. Hope it will be fine. Thanks for contacting us. Take care...