Anxiety & Panic Disorders
Understanding Anxiety, Finding Calm, Moving ForwardAnxiety is a normal human response to stress, uncertainty or situations that feel threatening. But when worry, fear or physical symptoms become persistent and start interfering with everyday life, work, studies, relationships or sleep, it may be time to seek professional support.
Panic attacks can be particularly frightening, sometimes causing sudden intense fear along with physical symptoms such as a racing heartbeat, breathlessness, sweating or dizziness.
Dr. Abhishek Kumar, MD Psychiatry, provides personalized psychiatric care for anxiety and panic-related concerns in Patna.
What Are Anxiety & Panic Disorders?
- Excessive or persistent worrying
- Feeling constantly nervous or on edge
- Difficulty relaxing
- Fear about future events
- Overthinking situations
- Irritability
- Difficulty concentrating
Common Signs of Anxiety
Anxiety can involve a combination of emotional, cognitive, physical and behavioural changes.
- Excessive or persistent worrying
- Feeling constantly nervous or on edge
- Difficulty relaxing
- Fear about future events
- Overthinking situations
- Irritability
- Difficulty concentrating
- Racing heartbeat
- Sweating
- Trembling or shaking
- Muscle tension
- Restlessness
- Feeling short of breath
- Stomach discomfort
- Dizziness or light-headedness
- Avoiding certain places or situations
- Frequently seeking reassurance
- Repeatedly checking things
- Withdrawing from social situations
- Finding it difficult to carry out normal activities
Not everyone experiences all of these symptoms, and their intensity can vary from person to person.
What Is a Panic Attack?
A panic attack can feel extremely intense and may seem to happen suddenly.
A person may experience:
- Sudden intense fear
- Racing heartbeat
- Sweating
- Trembling
- Shortness of breath
- Chest discomfort
- Dizziness
- Feeling detached or unreal
- Fear of losing control
- Fear that something terrible is happening
Because the physical sensations can be strong, some people may become frightened that they are experiencing a serious physical problem.
Repeated or unexpected panic attacks can also create a fear of having another attack, which may lead to avoidance of certain places or situations.
When Should You Consult a Psychiatrist?
Consider professional support when anxiety or panic symptoms:
✓ Are occurring frequently or persistently
✓ Are interfering with work or studies
✓ Are affecting relationships
✓ Are disturbing your sleep
✓ Are causing you to avoid everyday situations
✓ Are making it difficult to concentrate
✓ Are causing significant distress
✓ Are making everyday activities increasingly difficult
You don’t have to wait until anxiety becomes overwhelming before seeking help.
Anxiety & Panic Disorder Treatment in Patna
If persistent worry, fear or panic is affecting your sleep, relationships, work or everyday life, speaking with a psychiatrist can help you better understand what you are experiencing.
Dr. Abhishek Kumar, MD Psychiatry, provides personalized psychiatric consultation in Patna.
