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Severe panic attacks,  not socially active, major weight loss.  On alprzalam.  Help
human
Hello I have been having severe panic attacks for the past 5 years im only 32 yearsold I Feel like I don't know what to do Im so tired of alprzalam what else can I do? I have tried exercise I have lost 40 pounds I'm not very Social it stops me from being with my loved ones if I only have like 5 pills left I FREAK OUT please helpnevermind I thought you would help for FREE
gpt
Hi, Panic disorder is an anxiety related disorder which is characterized by panic attacks that are very distressing, and occur without any specific reason. The mainstay of treatment is antidepressants or benzodiazepines (like alprazolam) depending on the patient profile. Your doubt is- what you can do to get rid of the pills? For patients who want to manage without drugs and are ready to invest their time into psychotherapy weekly sessions and also ready to follow follow in-between session practices then 'Cognitive behavior therapy' is a good option for them. Other options are 'panic focused psychodynamic psychotherapy' in selected cases. Talk to your psychiatrist regarding this. A qualified clinical psychologist can administer this. Hope this helps,Dr A Rao