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Dr. Andrew Rynne
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Dr. Andrew Rynne

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Suggest Treatment For Panic Attack

Lately, as in the past year or so, I ve been dealing with what I ve probably figured to be panic attacks. My hands start to shake, I get a little light-headed, hot flushes, and my heart starts beating much faster than what I m comfortable with. Frankly, it s becoming concerning, because these attacks usually happen when I m sat down at my computer or when I m getting ready for bed - my life isn t exactly something one would associate with any feelings of anxiety. Also, while I m here (and this may be completely irrelevant to the above), I ve been experiencing bouts of light depression (well, that s what the internet tells me, but we all know how accurate that can be.) I m losing interest in everything I used to love doing, and I find myself easily upset by the smallest things. I have never been the type to cry at the drop of a hat, but recently - again, recently being the past year or so - I ve been prone to, well, wanting to cry over every little thing. It s begining to happen more frequently since I ve moved back home after my first year of university, and I m not sure if this is normal for a girl my age (20 years old) or if there s something wrong. Would really appreciate an opinion, or advice on what to do about it. Thank you.
Mon, 1 Sep 2014
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Hi

I admire you for positive outlook.

I guess you have anxiety with episode of panic attack.
Mild depression is inevitable in such situations.

As my opinion you have to take treatment.

This condition can be treated with drug like SSRI and low dose of benzodiazapine and counseling.

But it would better if you consult psychiatrist and get advise from him.

Need to take treatment.

besides this

Do exercise regularly.
meditations and yoga.
deep breathing and hyperventilation

proper and regular sleep.

Take proper and regular food.



Stress free activity and work.
do pleasurable activity like music and hobbies etc.

Discuss with friends and family.
Let them help you.


Thank you.
Take care.



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Suggest Treatment For Panic Attack

Hi I admire you for positive outlook. I guess you have anxiety with episode of panic attack. Mild depression is inevitable in such situations. As my opinion you have to take treatment. This condition can be treated with drug like SSRI and low dose of benzodiazapine and counseling. But it would better if you consult psychiatrist and get advise from him. Need to take treatment. besides this Do exercise regularly. meditations and yoga. deep breathing and hyperventilation proper and regular sleep. Take proper and regular food. Stress free activity and work. do pleasurable activity like music and hobbies etc. Discuss with friends and family. Let them help you. Thank you. Take care.