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How can severe panic attacks be managed?
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I have had panic attacks my whole life, remember the first one when I was about 8. They are all related to my fear of death and the eternity. I have kept them somewhat under control with various meds but now (at 50) they are becoming very extreme and I cannot keep control when I have them.
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Panic disorder, in general, is a chronic disorder. You might need to take treatment life long. Stopping medication not only increase the risk of panic attacks to come back but increases them to attack more severely. Its advisable to continue and have a regular follow up with your doctor regarding the same. You can also take sessions on cognitive therapy for panic disorder. Always keep this thing in mind about panic attacks in mind that when panic attacks occur, they are time limited and not life threatening. Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Dr. Rohit Kothari