What kind of doctor can I see for treatment for panic attacks?!
Question: What kind of doctor can I see for treatment for panic attacks!?
I need to get treated for anxiety and panic attacks and I dont want to have to go to a psychiatrist!. I dont want to call a family doctor and be laughed at or pushed away!.Its very discouraging, Any help is appreciated!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
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Go to a psychologist (Ph!.D or Psy!.D!.)!. I recommend Cognitive-Behavior Therapy (CBT)!. CBT is highly effective for treating panic attacks!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
Talk to your primary care Dr!. They will listen to you explain everything to you and if needed refer you to a psychiatrist!. If your family care Dr pushes you away as you are afraid of find a new Dr!. Anxiety is really scary and your family Dr should be concerned about your mental health!. They are there to help you!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
When I had my panic attacks I saw my regular Dr!. He didn't laugh!. In fact I got a prescription for them!. Panic attacks are very real!. I learned how to control them on my own and they just went away one day!. First thing when you are getting a attack you must realize that it is a panic attack and tell yourself you won't let it control you!. You can find some reading on panic attacks on the Internet!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
Contact a PhD psychologist ask for a consultation and referral to a psychiatrist if medication is indicated!.Www@Answer-Health@Com