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I have recurring depression, social anxiety, and panic attacks. Please help.

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Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

I had depression, anxiety, and panic attacks last year. The medications I took slowed down my daily functions. It made things more difficult. I also had symptoms of PTSD last year. Now I have similar symptoms and feel emotionless. I cannot focus on something. I have depressive episodes, social anxiety, and panic attacks. I have trouble focusing on tasks, and hence I keep delaying. I know stuff, but when it is my turn, I blackout. I do not even know how to put it in words, and I am sorry for that. A friend of mine in medical school suggested consulting a doctor as I seem to have symptoms of PTSD and ADHD too. Please help.

Answered by Dr. Vishal Anilkumar Gandhi

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

Thank you for your query. I can understand your situation. You may have mixed anxiety-depressive disorder and less likely to be ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) or PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder). There is non-pharmacological management for it, and you can try to follow the below guidelines to deal with it. It will help you.

  1. Exercises daily for 30 to 45 minutes or go for a walk.
  2. Meditate for 20 minutes daily. Sit in a comfortable position and concentrate on your normal breathing. Do not force yourself to stop your thoughts. Let it be. It will help to increase your concentration.
  3. Eat healthy home-cooked foods, avoid junk foods.
  4. Drink enough water.
  5. Spend quality time with friends and family daily or do video calls if you live away from your family.
  6. Spend time on creative hobbies like reading good books, writing journals, painting, drawing, learning new skills or language or musical instruments.
  7. Get seven to eight hours of sleep daily.
  8. Avoid tobacco, alcohol, or any substance abuse.
  9. Live your life, do not just spend it.
  10. Be bold and confident.

If you still have symptoms that persist after following the advice for four to six weeks, you need to start medications for a short duration. I hope you got your answer. Please, let me know if you want some help.

Thank you.

Answered byDr. Vishal Anilkumar Gandhi

Medically reviewed byiCliniq medical review team

Published At June 27, 2021
Reviewed AtJune 27, 2021

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