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Is Xanax The Right Medicine For Recurring Panic Attacks?
I have had panic atacs since I was 14. No one ever heard of it. caused me to quit school. this was in 1955. Docs. never heard of it and It wasn t till in the 30 s that they put out Xanax. It was then that I took one and felt wonderful an shouted out is this how everybody else feels And I suffered all these yrs. It opened a new world for me only was left with a lot of mental scars. not finished but taking a break........
A panic attack is a sudden episode of intense fear that triggers severe physical reactions when there is no real danger or apparent cause. Panic attacks can be very frightening.
When panic attacks occur, you might think you're losing control, having a heart attack or even dying.
Panic disorder is a type of anxiety disorder. It causes panic attacks, which are sudden feelings of terror when there is no real danger.
You may feel as if you are losing control. You may also have physical symptoms, such as.
Fast heartbeat. Panic disorder is always associated with anxiety disorder and you need to learn to manage your anxiety disorder with the help of cognitive behavior therapy.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr K. V. Anand, Psychologist
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Is Xanax The Right Medicine For Recurring Panic Attacks?
Hello, A panic attack is a sudden episode of intense fear that triggers severe physical reactions when there is no real danger or apparent cause. Panic attacks can be very frightening. When panic attacks occur, you might think you re losing control, having a heart attack or even dying. Panic disorder is a type of anxiety disorder. It causes panic attacks, which are sudden feelings of terror when there is no real danger. You may feel as if you are losing control. You may also have physical symptoms, such as. Fast heartbeat. Panic disorder is always associated with anxiety disorder and you need to learn to manage your anxiety disorder with the help of cognitive behavior therapy. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr K. V. Anand, Psychologist