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How Can Someone Causing Self Harm To Manage Panic Attacks And Anxiety Be Managed?

My granddaughter is 18 and has panic attacks,aniexty,and depression. she will sometimes cut herself. a so call showed her how to do this. she told her she would feel better, because she would be aware of her pain instead of her other problems. she is currently taking zolof. what is your thoughts on this? Her mother died when she was 8 yrs old. she has had bulling at school. when she had an attack at school, no one help her. I finally had to home school her. Thank you.
Mon, 23 Jul 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Self harming is not typical symptom of anxiety, panic disorder and depression. From your description it seems that your grand daughter is purposefully doing self harm. One or two counseling sessions with a capable psychologist should alleviate that behavior.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. K. V. Anand
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How Can Someone Causing Self Harm To Manage Panic Attacks And Anxiety Be Managed?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Self harming is not typical symptom of anxiety, panic disorder and depression. From your description it seems that your grand daughter is purposefully doing self harm. One or two counseling sessions with a capable psychologist should alleviate that behavior. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. K. V. Anand