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Panic attacks, nervousness in meetings. Recommended paxil. Is my diet causing problem?
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I've recently started getting panic attacks  at work in meetings at work, on the train, in cars and am very nervous my heart pounds like its gonna bust.  i do drink coffee in the day about 3 cups espresso and don't eat much at work. i am i get nervous in meetings now just encase i panic. i used to be good at presentations and always the center of attention and now i just panic. went to see a Doctor and she has put me on paxil 20mg and recommended. i have made an appointment to speak with a psychologist. could it be my Diet ?  i am a naturally a hypo person and full of energy.cheers,louie
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Hi Louie,If i was your doctor I would advice you to cut down on your coffee and change your life style. This certainly looks like a generalized anxiety disorder. You can decrease this anxiety by following some simple life patterns e.gcut down your coffeetake regular exercise e.g a 30 min walk would dotalk to someone about your stress and things that bother you at workeat regular meals. Do not skip out on meals. Instead take small regular meals e.g 4 times a day.drink lots of waterI hope this help decrease your anxiety regardsDr. Ammar