Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

What Causes Sudden Panic Attacks?

hi....my friend is getting attacks for d past few days.....he talks normally n all of a sudden he stops talkin he goes totally blank....he doesn t even realise he has to breathe we hav to ask him to breathe.....his body starts shivering n his face goes pale....this lasts for about few minutes......for the past 4 days this used to happen on fixed timings like 10:30 in the night bt today he has got it many times.....even doctors are unable to diagnose it....his blood tests are clear....he has been asked for MRI scan....can you please tel me wat must be the problem...he is my friend n m really concerned bout his health he has just finished wit his studies n his parents hav high hopes with him that he wil start workin n prosper in his life
Mon, 3 Nov 2014
Report Abuse
Psychologist,  's  Response
Dear
Welcome to HCM
We understand your concerns

I went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. Panic attacks always happen due to underlying anxiety. Therefore you must address the underlying anxiety first. Please request your friend understand anxiety and related problems. Once he can understand his anxiety, he will be able to keep himself away from panic creating situations. PsychoTherapy always starts with avoiding such situations along with coping techniques when forced to be in such situations. Start slowly, progress gradually, attain neatly. Consult a psychologist for training on these matters.

Psychotherapy techniques should suit your requirement. If you require more of my help in this aspect, Please post a direct question to me in this URL. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. I shall prescribe the needed psychotherapy techniques.

Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.
Good luck.
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further guidance on mental health, Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Recent questions on Magnetic resonance imaging


Loading Online Doctors....
What Causes Sudden Panic Attacks?

Dear Welcome to HCM We understand your concerns I went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. Panic attacks always happen due to underlying anxiety. Therefore you must address the underlying anxiety first. Please request your friend understand anxiety and related problems. Once he can understand his anxiety, he will be able to keep himself away from panic creating situations. PsychoTherapy always starts with avoiding such situations along with coping techniques when forced to be in such situations. Start slowly, progress gradually, attain neatly. Consult a psychologist for training on these matters. Psychotherapy techniques should suit your requirement. If you require more of my help in this aspect, Please post a direct question to me in this URL. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. I shall prescribe the needed psychotherapy techniques. Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications. Good luck.