What do you think about hospitalization for panic attacks and anxiety?

@dya80dya (33711)
February 28, 2018 3:08am CST
My panic attacks were out of control in the last months. Doctors never suggested hospitalization for my anxiety and panic attacks. Do you think it's a good idea to stay at home and try to recover? Or should I be hospitalized?
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DJ
@Daljinder (23233)
• Bangalore, India
28 Feb 18
You should heed what your doctor advises you. We are not professionals. So, we can't help you. Take care!
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DJ
@Daljinder (23233)
• Bangalore, India
28 Feb 18
@dya80dya What did they say then? Did they give you medicine?
Diana
@dya80dya (33711)
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28 Feb 18
@Daljinder Yes. They gave me medicine and I take it.
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Diana
@dya80dya (33711)
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28 Feb 18
They didn't say anything about hospitalization.
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Gaia Noor
@gaianoor (1117)
• Tirana, Albania
28 Feb 18
You stayed home and still having problem right? Maybe you should consider the hospitalisation for your own good.
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Diana
@dya80dya (33711)
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28 Feb 18
Yes. I still have panic attacks. I do therapy and I take meds. Nothing has changed.
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Gaia Noor
@gaianoor (1117)
• Tirana, Albania
28 Feb 18
@dya80dya maybe here they can help you.
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Diana
@dya80dya (33711)
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28 Feb 18
@gaianoor I am scared to go in a psychiatric hospital. I live in a small town and I am afraid I won't be able to take such strong pills. I am really underweight and I have liver problems because of medication that I took home.
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Neha211985
@neha211985 (780)
• India
28 Feb 18
Better stay home with Friends and family. listen good music, but if you still feel uneasy then go for hospitalization.
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Theresaaiza
@Theresaaiza (10487)
• Australia
28 Feb 18
I would run to the Emergency department if my panic attack is so bad it will feel like something is crushing my chest, or is becoming uncontrollable until I feel better. Once I settle down, I would think hard about seeing a psychologist for long term management. When you have attacks, do you try breathing into a bag?
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Diana
@dya80dya (33711)
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28 Feb 18
Yes. I tried to breath into a bag. And that made me dizzy.
Theresaaiza
@Theresaaiza (10487)
• Australia
28 Feb 18
@dya80dya I see. You only do it for a short moment. Just till your breathing becomes slower and more even. Then you can just try and do deep breathing. I'm not sure. Everyone is different. For severe attacks, I don't think the bag can help. Do you have hesitations in terms of voluntarily admitting yourself? Anything stopping you? Have you seen a counsellor? or psychologist?
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Diana
@dya80dya (33711)
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28 Feb 18
@Theresaaiza Yes. I am in therapy now. I am scared to be hospitalized.
Ritik roshan
@Raj7779 (3657)
• Canada
28 Feb 18
No its not good to stay at the home.you should have to hospitalized as soon as possible because it may cause big problem. Hope you will get well soon.may god bless you
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Ritik roshan
@Raj7779 (3657)
• Canada
28 Feb 18
@dya80dya problem means it can affect your brain power
Diana
@dya80dya (33711)
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28 Feb 18
What big problem? Do you think it can be worse?
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Icydoll
@Icydoll (36717)
• India
28 Feb 18
It's not good enough to stay at home...only they can help you.
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