Anxiety and Panic Attacks

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Asked for Female, 45 Years

Consulted a psychiatrist for the same and continued the medicine for 3 years and then after a break of 2 years due to improper sleep again facing the same problem and now again went to the same psychiatrist who gave medications and asked to continue the same for 5 years but the problem is not that severe, so do I require to have the medications for 5 years or should I consult some other psychiatrists?

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Dr. Mayuri Mohanty

Psychiatrist 12 yrs exp Thane

Start and continue treatment first. Concentrate on feeling better , if you’re feeling well duration won’t matter. Mental health is as important as physical health.

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Mr. Senthil Kumar Psychologist 10 yrs exp Bangalore Consult Now · Accepted Answer

Mr. Senthil Kumar

Psychologist 10 yrs exp Bangalore

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Hello Friend, Good that you are seeking a help here. Just be aware that medicine are just one part of any psychic treatments to completely recover. In parallel you need to follow certain non medicine treatment plan or psychotherapy to get better relief. Consult a Psychologist to identify suitable such treatments plan like special excersise, few lifestyle changes, dietary, self therapies along with counseling support. Feel free to reach out to me online through Practo app for further evaluation and suitable recommendation.