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How Can Severe Stress Along With Palpitations And Fatigue Be Treated?

My wife died from lung cancer the 24th of last month after suffering terribly for a very long time,I seem to be now suffering from acute stress reaction i am experiencing alot of the symptoms including chest palpitations /nervousness/pounding heart/fatigue/trembling/hard to fall asleep/fatigue and itching scalp, i was hoping maybe you could tell me if there is anything i can do about this and how long will this last i feel like im going insane? YYYY@YYYY
Mon, 25 Jun 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

You are suffering from what is called a generalized anxiety disorder with panic attacks, this condition can be treated,were I your physician.
I would start you on tablet Sertraline and Clonazepam,these are prescription only drugs.

Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.

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How Can Severe Stress Along With Palpitations And Fatigue Be Treated?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. You are suffering from what is called a generalized anxiety disorder with panic attacks, this condition can be treated,were I your physician. I would start you on tablet Sertraline and Clonazepam,these are prescription only drugs. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.