Treatment For Social Anxiety Panic Attacks
Panic attacks
Prevention
If you get panic attacks, avoid the following:
- Alcohol
- Stimulants such as caffeine and cocaine
These substances may trigger or worsen the symptoms.
References
Hofmann SG, Smits JA. Cognitive-behavioral therapy for adult anxiety disorders: a meta-analysis of randomized placebo-controlled trials. J Clin Psychiatry. 2008;69:621-632.
Taylor CT, Pollack MH, LeBeau RT, Simon NM. Anxiety disorders: Panic, social anxiety, and generalized anxiety. In: Stern TA,...
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