My friend at age of 18 is suffering from panic disorders. Spitting, Shaking heads, self talking are the habits he has developed. Being frustrated b his mental disorder has affected his academic performance and fumbled his social life. His parents are not wise enough to analyse his habits and consult a psychiatrist. He also fears of talking about his mental disorder with his parents bcoz they will think he is mad. please help on this matter by giving some suggesting some cures as well as preventive measures.

Dr. Sajeev KumarGeneral Physician32yrs exp

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Someone has to gently e[palin to his parents or you have to take him to a psychiatrist and treat .Certain antidepressants can help prevent anxiety and reduce the frequency and severity of panic attacks, but are not used for immediate relief during an attack. Panic disorder is an anxiety disorder characterized by recurrent unexpected panic attacks. Panic attacks are sudden periods of intense fear that may include palpitations, sweating, shaking, shortness of breath, numbness, or a feeling that something really bad is going to happen. 

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