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Suggest treatment for anxiety and depression
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hello, I m Pam, 49 years old, recently got out of the hospital. diagnosis are COPD (I quit smoking!!!!), hypertension, depression, chronic back pain (osteoarthritis, bulging disc, and the pads between vertebrae are deteriorating), obstructive sleep apena (c-pap and nebulizer). Now that I have all this going on I m having anxiety and panic attacks. I refuse to take valuim and zanax. I m a recovering alcoholic. what do you suggest I take for the depression and anxiety?, I m on no meds for sleeplessness or depression. I fear not being able to breath, and I go into panic attacks, the EMS say 10-20 min episodes. Heart rate is about 90-100, bp is 130/60, respiration are 50 per minute. scary! I am on meds for hypertension.
gpt
DearWe understand your concernsI went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much.  From the given information, I am to conclude that your anxiety and depression could be due to the health problems of your body and the drugs you are having. It might take some time to come out of your current anxiety and depression state, but recovery is for sure. Keeping yourself engaged in your profession / career can help.Start with these simple steps Step 1 - Practice Deep and full breathing whenever possibleStep 2 - Drink plenty of water and fruit juices. Step 3 - A Tomato a day keeps anxiety at bayStep 4 - Exercise regularlyPsychotherapy 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.  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.