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Would Panic Attacks, Anxiety And Dizziness Remain To Be A Life Long Issue When Having Such Symptoms For A Few Years?

Posted on Thu, 27 Jan 2022

Question: panic attacks , anxiety ... when i am having a panic attack i get dizzy spells and feel as if i will pass out but never did . i am on medication made it better but still i have some questions . 1- does anxiety or panic attacks kill ? 2-what if it happened and no help is there ? 3-i am suffering since 2010 is it a life long issue ?

Answered by Dr. Alexander H. Sheppe (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Consultation

Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.

1. Absolutely not. Anxiety and panic cannot harm you bodily, even though it feels scary.

2. Again, nothing bad will happen to you, even if no one is around.

3. Not necessarily -- with medication and therapy, you can expect complete remission of all symptoms.

Dr. Sheppe

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Alexander H. Sheppe (48 hours later)

thank you doctor . so no matter how i feel i should always remind myself nothing will happen . i am on cipralex and wellbiutrin which are okay but i am pretty scared of long term effects

Answered by Dr. Alexander H. Sheppe (18 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Followup

Detailed Answer:
There are no long-term effects of those medications. They are very helpful. You are welcome!

Dr. Sheppe

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad