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Suggest Treatment For Panic Attacks And PTSD

I am a retired service member and have been for several years. I have been to the E R due to severe panic attacks in the last couple years. I was never shot in combat and have always considered ptsd a sign ow weakness to an extent. I witnessed some terrible incidents and one in particular left me with an immediate reaction of violent vomiting due a certain odor and taste. The texture of the air was like steam. Now for example if I were to drain water from a hot water heater and the steam hits me in the face I vomit and that is an easy way to describe the action
Thu, 1 Feb 2018
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Welcome to HealthCare Magic

I can certainly understand your concern
PTSD and Panic attacks are predominantly treated by medications like Benzodiazepine s and SSTI's for 6 to 12 months. Sometimes even a longer duration is required. I
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Suggest Treatment For Panic Attacks And PTSD

Hello Welcome to HealthCare Magic I can certainly understand your concern PTSD and Panic attacks are predominantly treated by medications like Benzodiazepine s and SSTI s for 6 to 12 months. Sometimes even a longer duration is required. I Post your further queries if any Thank you