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Suggest Treatment For Anxiety And Panic Disorder
Hi my partner has been diagnosed with panic disorder but doesn t feel anxious or panicky?? His heart rate goes up to 140/150bpm he gets chest pain finds it hard to breathe and his right arm goes numb!! Do you have any idea what this could be? He s waiting to see a cardiac consultant at present Thanks in advance
Wed, 8 Apr 2015
Hi.
I understand your concern.
Anxiety and panic attacks has both biological and psychological origin.
Biological therapy like medicines and psychological councelling like behaviour thaerapy can help.
In medicines SSRI like sertraline / peroxetine can help to reduce anxiety.
Besides these detail psychological evaluation is must.
Behaviour therapy like CBT means cognitive behaviour therapy is very useful for anxiety and stress.
Cardiac assessment is also necessary to rule out heart related problems.
Consult psychiatrist for better assistance.
Thank you. Get well soon.
I understand your concern.
Anxiety and panic attacks has both biological and psychological origin.
Biological therapy like medicines and psychological councelling like behaviour thaerapy can help.
In medicines SSRI like sertraline / peroxetine can help to reduce anxiety.
Besides these detail psychological evaluation is must.
Behaviour therapy like CBT means cognitive behaviour therapy is very useful for anxiety and stress.
Cardiac assessment is also necessary to rule out heart related problems.
Consult psychiatrist for better assistance.
Thank you. Get well soon.
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