Suggest Treatment For Panic And Anxiety

Posted on Mon, 2 Feb 2015

Question: Hi, im really struggling at the moment. I feel so spaced out and ill. Im so scared what is happening to me. Please help

Answered by Dr. Sudhir Kumar (26 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Could be related to anxiety.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thank you for posting your query.

I have noted your symptoms, which appear to be related to anxiety.

I would like to reassure you that these are not suggestive of any serious illness.

Just relax and try to eat and sleep well.

I hope my answer helps. Please get back if you have any follow up queries or if you require any additional information.

Wishing you good health,

Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology) XXXXXXX Consultant Neurologist
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Follow up: Dr. Sudhir Kumar (1 hour later)

Im so frightened i feel so so ill like im about to die.

Can this be anything serious?

Answered by Dr. Sudhir Kumar (4 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
No, it is not serious.

Detailed Answer:
Thank you for getting back.

It can not be anything serious, so, there is no need to worry.

You should not fear of dying. Please relax and you would be alright soon.

Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (Neurology)

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Follow up: Dr. Sudhir Kumar (18 minutes later)

Even though i feel really really ill? Im sitting in the living room now and i feel like im so weak i cant function and i feel so spaced out i dont know where i am? !

Answered by Dr. Sudhir Kumar (1 minute later)

Brief Answer:
Please take rest for some time.

Detailed Answer:
Thank you for getting back.

Please lie down and take some rest.

Also, get your blood pressure and blood sugar levels checked up. If they are normal, then, there is no need to worry.

Also, make sure you are adequately hydrated.

Best wishes,

Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (Neurology)

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Follow up: Dr. Sudhir Kumar (17 minutes later)

Are you 100% certain im not dying?

I feel so certain its going to happen.

Im in such a state..

Also can i just check you are a real doctor? I like to check when im on internet

Answered by Dr. Sudhir Kumar (2 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Yes, surely you would not die.

Detailed Answer:
Thank you for getting back.

Yes, I am sure you would not die.

You can check my profile, which shows all my credentials as a doctor.

Moreover, all doctors on this website are certified by the owners/administrators prior to enrolling them for answering patient's queries.

Best wishes,

Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (Neurology)

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Follow up: Dr. Sudhir Kumar (3 minutes later)

How do you know i wont die?

What symptoms would i have if i was going to?

I feel like im about to slip into a coma or pass out.

I feel so terrible

Please help me

Answered by Dr. Sudhir Kumar (2 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Following symptoms should be watched for:

Detailed Answer:
Thank you for getting back.

Following symptoms/signs may indicate a serious illness:

1. Severe breathlessness, or inability to breathe,

2. Inability to stand on own, or repeated falls,

3. Loss of consciousness,

4. Very low blood pressure, or BP not recordable,

5. Absent of feeble pulses.

Best wishes,

Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (Neurology)

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Follow up: Dr. Sudhir Kumar (4 minutes later)

I feel so spaced out i dont no where i am or what im doing and feel so off balance

I feel so terrible.

Answered by Dr. Sudhir Kumar (0 minute later)

Brief Answer:
What is your blood pressure?

Detailed Answer:
What is your blood pressure and pulse rate?

Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (Neurology)

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Follow up: Dr. Sudhir Kumar (29 hours later)

My pulse is around 87 beats per min. Unsure on my blood pressure.

Ive been to doctor today who said this horrible spaced out feeling is anxiety is that right?

Answered by Dr. Sudhir Kumar (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Yes, it seems like anxiety.

Detailed Answer:
Thank you for getting back.

Pulse rate is within normal limits.

I agree with your doctor's impression of anxiety causing these spaced out feeling.

Best wishes,

Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM

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Follow up: Dr. Sudhir Kumar (4 hours later)

can anxiety really do that and make me feel so terrible?

Thats what im finding hard to accept

Answered by Dr. Sudhir Kumar (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Yes, anxiety can do that.

Detailed Answer:
Thank you for getting back.

I know it is difficult to accept, however, anxiety can do all that. If you control the anxiety, you would feel much better.

Best wishes,

Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (Neurology)

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Follow up: Dr. Sudhir Kumar (12 minutes later)

Really. Ive been to the gp twice and they have checked my pulse, blood pressure and looked in my eyes said im fine

Should i trust this? I just find it so hard to believe

Answered by Dr. Sudhir Kumar (4 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Yes, you should trust.

Detailed Answer:
Thank you for getting back.

If your pulse rate and blood pressure are normal, you should accept that you are fine.

If there is any serious problem, the pulse rate and blood pressure would be very low.

Best wishes,

Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (Neurology)

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar