Suffering from agoraphobia panic attack anxiety pls help me best treatment and medicine m 23 unmarried boy.

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Hi,
Can totally understand your situation, how scary it would be. While, medication part is to be dealt by a psychiatrist I can tell you its psychosocial management being a psychologist. You need a detailed analysis and plan to over come agoraphobia for which you can consult me.
As for now Learning more about agoraphobia and its association with panic disorder and panic attacks may help you control your symptoms better.
For example, there are techniques you can use during a panic attack to bring your emotions under control. Having more confidence in controlling your emotions may make you more confident in coping with previously uncomfortable situations and environments.
These self-help techniques are described below.
Stay where you are and try to resist the urge to run to a place of safety during a panic attack. If driving, pull over and park where it is safe to do so.
Focus. It's important for you to focus on something non-threatening and visible, such as the time passing on your watch, or items in a supermarket. Remind yourself that the frightening thoughts and sensations are a sign of panic and will eventually pass.
Breathe slowly and deeply. Feelings of panic and anxiety can get worse if you breathe too quickly. Try to focus on slow, deep breathing while counting slowly to three on each breath in and out.
Challenge your fear. Try to work out what it is you fear and challenge it. You can achieve this by constantly reminding yourself that what you fear isn't real and will pass.
Creative visualisation. During a panic attack, try to resist the urge to think negative thoughts such as" disaster" Instead, think of a place or situation that makes you feel peaceful, relaxed or at ease. Once you have this image in your mind, try to focus your attention on it.
Don't fight an attack. Trying to fight the symptoms of a panic attack can often make it worse. Instead, reassure yourself by accepting that although it may seem embarrassing, and your symptoms may be difficult to deal with, your attack isn't life-threatening.
Making some changes to your lifestyle can also help. For example, ensure that you:
Take regular exercise ? exercise can relieve stress and tension and improve your mood
Eat a healthy diet ? a poor diet can make the symptoms of panic and anxiety worse
Avoid using drugs and alcohol ? they may provide short-term relief but in the long term they can make symptoms worse
Avoid drinks containing caffeine, such as tea, coffee or cola ?caffeine has a stimulant effect and can make your symptoms worse.
You need to practice deep breathing daily for 5-10 minutes.
A cognitive behavioral therapy would work best for which we require dialogue. Get back to me for any query.
All the best.

Juhi Parashar · Accepted Answer

Hi,
Can totally understand your situation, how scary it would be. While, medication part is to be dealt by a psychiatrist I can tell you its psychosocial management being a psychologist. You need a detailed analysis and plan to over come agoraphobia for which you can consult me.
As for now Learning more about agoraphobia and its association with panic disorder and panic attacks may help you control your symptoms better.
For example, there are techniques you can use during a panic attack to bring your emotions under control. Having more confidence in controlling your emotions may make you more confident in coping with previously uncomfortable situations and environments.
These self-help techniques are described below.
Stay where you are and try to resist the urge to run to a place of safety during a panic attack. If driving, pull over and park where it is safe to do so.
Focus. It's important for you to focus on something non-threatening and visible, such as the time passing on your watch, or items in a supermarket. Remind yourself that the frightening thoughts and sensations are a sign of panic and will eventually pass.
Breathe slowly and deeply. Feelings of panic and anxiety can get worse if you breathe too quickly. Try to focus on slow, deep breathing while counting slowly to three on each breath in and out.
Challenge your fear. Try to work out what it is you fear and challenge it. You can achieve this by constantly reminding yourself that what you fear isn't real and will pass.
Creative visualisation. During a panic attack, try to resist the urge to think negative thoughts such as" disaster" Instead, think of a place or situation that makes you feel peaceful, relaxed or at ease. Once you have this image in your mind, try to focus your attention on it.
Don't fight an attack. Trying to fight the symptoms of a panic attack can often make it worse. Instead, reassure yourself by accepting that although it may seem embarrassing, and your symptoms may be difficult to deal with, your attack isn't life-threatening.
Making some changes to your lifestyle can also help. For example, ensure that you:
Take regular exercise ? exercise can relieve stress and tension and improve your mood
Eat a healthy diet ? a poor diet can make the symptoms of panic and anxiety worse
Avoid using drugs and alcohol ? they may provide short-term relief but in the long term they can make symptoms worse
Avoid drinks containing caffeine, such as tea, coffee or cola ?caffeine has a stimulant effect and can make your symptoms worse.
You need to practice deep breathing daily for 5-10 minutes.
A cognitive behavioral therapy would work best for which we require dialogue. Get back to me for any query.
All the best.