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Suggest Treatment For Depression And Severe Panic Attacks
Hello, I am an 18 year old female with depression. Earlier today a major event occurred and I had a severe panic attack that sent me into hyperventilation. I have never had an attack as severe as this one. Hours later, my chest is feeling heavy and I m having shortness of breath. I don t have asthma, but would it be safe to use and inhaler when my chest is really tight? Or should I just stick to breathing excerises? Thank you so much for your time.
Tue, 18 Jun 2019
Hello,
Since you are having tightness in the chest, you need to get physically examine by a GP, tightness in the chest can be an early symptom of Asthma.
Continue to do the breathing exercises. If its helping than you may not need inhalers. But you may need it if your breathing is getting labored.
Stay away from stress, anxiety & negative people who disturb you physically or emotionally. Try to relax, take nutritious food, plenty of juice, soup & water. Take adequate sleep.
Avoid addictions if any & stay away from sedentary life. For depression & panic attacks, take the help of a Psychiatrist & physiotherapist. Do not become dependent on medicine(SSRI's, SNRI'S, MAOI's or Anxiolytics).
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Nupur K, General & Family Physician
Since you are having tightness in the chest, you need to get physically examine by a GP, tightness in the chest can be an early symptom of Asthma.
Continue to do the breathing exercises. If its helping than you may not need inhalers. But you may need it if your breathing is getting labored.
Stay away from stress, anxiety & negative people who disturb you physically or emotionally. Try to relax, take nutritious food, plenty of juice, soup & water. Take adequate sleep.
Avoid addictions if any & stay away from sedentary life. For depression & panic attacks, take the help of a Psychiatrist & physiotherapist. Do not become dependent on medicine(SSRI's, SNRI'S, MAOI's or Anxiolytics).
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Nupur K, General & Family Physician
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