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What Causes Severe Anxiety While Treating Emphysema?

I am on disability because of emphysema since 2011. I have suffered extreme anxiety & fears since then.I don t know what to do anymore.Haven t been into a store forever & don t even drive anymore.I am only 59.ended up living in an assisted living for 2 yrs. & then out to live with a daughter.Now since July been on my own in an apt.& have help of people even coming in twice weekly for a shower cause I even fear that. Is hard to cook.I seem to fear everything alone.On alot of breathing meds & 3 1mg. Lorazepam a day which dont do anything & have tried soooo many antidepressants.On effexor er 150mg. daily.I am sooo scared.no matter what i do im scared.
Wed, 6 Sep 2017
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
COPD can cause psychosomatic complications like depression, anxiety, panic disorder etc.
Only drugs will not help.
You need counseling sessions by psychotherapist also.
Complete rehabilitation in the form of counseling, chest physiotherapy, deep breathing exercises, assisted walking etc are needed.
So enroll in Pulmonary rehabilitation center and start your rehab.
Don't worry, you will be alright.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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What Causes Severe Anxiety While Treating Emphysema?

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. COPD can cause psychosomatic complications like depression, anxiety, panic disorder etc. Only drugs will not help. You need counseling sessions by psychotherapist also. Complete rehabilitation in the form of counseling, chest physiotherapy, deep breathing exercises, assisted walking etc are needed. So enroll in Pulmonary rehabilitation center and start your rehab. Don t worry, you will be alright. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.