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How Can Severe Anxiety And Shortness Of Breath Be Treated?
Hello Dr, I currently am going through a horrible divorce for the past 2 years. Now its reaching the end and I had Court last week. Things went terrible and since then I feel the highest Anxiety Ive ever felt. In 2007 I had an ablation to correct Afib and have been on Toprol 100xl and full aspirin since. Once in a while I would get this high anxiety feeling and just take an extra 25mg Metoprolol which my cardiologist prescribed in case of feeling an extra beat or feel it coming on. But now since last week I def feel the anxiety worse then ever and catching my breath here and there. But i feel my head in a fog since court and know that the stress and anxiety could be causing this. Been sleeping great but I know something is up. I was prescribed Xanex back after the ablation but dont like taking it. I took a half today of .25. So a very small amount. Im trying to relax and check my pulse and Im in regular sinus rythem so Im just curious what it could be.
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Shortness of breath could be a symptom of anxiety. Anxiety has various symptoms related to the heart. So you need to be evaluated completely to help you. We can consult online so that i can assess you in detail and provide you with the best advise.
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How Can Severe Anxiety And Shortness Of Breath Be Treated?
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Shortness of breath could be a symptom of anxiety. Anxiety has various symptoms related to the heart. So you need to be evaluated completely to help you. We can consult online so that i can assess you in detail and provide you with the best advise. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.