Panic Attack Treatment in India
About Panic Attack
Key Highlights
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Provides a structured, evidence-based approach to managing sudden, overwhelming anxiety episodes.Focuses on both immediate symptom relief and long-term prevention strategies.Involves personalized treatment plans combining therapy, medication, and lifestyle changes.Aims to restore a sense of control and significantly improve daily functioning and quality of life.Non-invasive, with treatment primarily conducted in an outpatient setting.
Who is this surgery for?
- Recurrent, unexpected panic attacks as defined by DSM-5 criteria.
- Persistent concern or worry about having additional attacks or their consequences (e.g., losing control).
- Significant maladaptive change in behavior related to the attacks (e.g., avoidance of situations).
- Symptoms causing significant distress or impairment in social, occupational, or other important areas of functioning.
- Attacks not attributable to the physiological effects of a substance or another medical condition.
How to prepare
- Initial consultation involves a thorough medical and psychiatric history review.
- Patient may be asked to keep a symptom diary to track triggers, frequency, and intensity of attacks.
- Completion of standardized psychological questionnaires or assessments.
- A physical examination or lab tests may be recommended to rule out other causes (e.g., thyroid issues, cardiac conditions).
- Discussion of treatment goals, options (therapy vs. medication), and patient preferences.
Risks & possible complications
- Medications (like SSRIs) may have side effects including nausea, insomnia, sexual dysfunction, or initial increase in anxiety.
- Benzodiazepines, used short-term, carry risks of dependence, tolerance, and sedation.
- Psychotherapy can sometimes temporarily increase distress when confronting anxiety-provoking thoughts.
- Potential for incomplete response to treatment, requiring adjustment of the therapeutic plan.
- Rare risk of serotonin syndrome with certain medication combinations.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Recovery is a gradual process focused on managing the underlying anxiety disorder.
- Regular follow-up appointments with the psychiatrist to monitor medication efficacy and side effects.
- Active participation in psychotherapy sessions to learn and practice coping skills (e.g., breathing techniques, cognitive restructuring).
- Implementation of recommended lifestyle modifications, such as regular exercise, stress management, and sleep hygiene.
- Building a support system and potentially joining a support group for individuals with anxiety disorders.
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Typical hospital stay:
0 days (Typically outpatient)
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Expected recovery time:
Ongoing management; significant improvement often seen within 6-12 weeks of consistent treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering panic attack in India, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
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The overall cost depends on hospital category, surgeon’s experience, room type, implant or device used (if any), length of stay, tests, and post-operative care. Our team can help you get cost estimates from multiple hospitals before you decide.
Procedure cost in other countries
Here is an overview of how the estimated cost, hospital stay, and recovery time for panic attack compare across other countries where we have data.
| Country | Estimated cost range | Typical stay | Recovery time | View details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | INR 1.5 Thousand – 5 Thousand | 0 days (Typically outpatient) | ~ Ongoing management; significant improvement often seen within 6-12 weeks of consistent treatment. | Know More |
| Turkey | TRY 5.25 Thousand – 17.5 Thousand | 0 days (Typically outpatient) | ~ Ongoing management; significant improvement often seen within 6-12 weeks of consistent treatment. | Know More |
Sarah Verma, a 28-year-old junior architect,...
Sarah Verma, a 28-year-old junior architect, had always been high-achieving but perfectionistic. For six months, she experienced sudden, overwhelming episodes of terror during client meetings or tight deadlines. Her heart would pound, she'd feel dizzy and detached from reality, and was convinced she was having a heart attack. After two visits to the ER yielded normal results, her primary doctor referred her to a psychiatrist. The psychiatrist diagnosed panic disorder and recommended a multi-pronged approach: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify and challenge catastrophic thoughts, and a slow, controlled breathing technique to use during onset. In session, Sarah practiced 'riding the wave' of anxiety without fighting it, learning it was frightening but not dangerous. Post-treatment, Sarah still feels anxious at times, but she no longer fears the panic itself. She uses her breathing techniques and has returned to leading presentations. Emotionally, she moved from a state of constant dread and shame about her 'weakness' to one of understanding and self-compassion, seeing her anxiety as a manageable signal, not a life sentence.
Psychiatry Specialists for Panic Attack
Explore experienced psychiatry specialists who regularly perform panic attack and provide pre- and post-operative care in India.
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- 7 Years Experience
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- 9 Years Experience
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- 20 Years Experience
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- 19 Years Experience
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