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I have had problems with my mental health

by | May 17, 2014 | Ask Dr Neuman

Q: I have had problems with my mental health for about 7 years now, I have anxiety with panic and I have Agoraphobia. I do bad for a long time and sometimes I do better I have pushed myself and tried and always comes back to kick me in the ass, and I have to start all over again. RIght now I have random attacks and leaving the yard is hard
– Adam Sullivan

A: It is hard to know on the basis of the short description you give what is going wrong. Plainly, you are still afraid of the panic attacks. All I can do is to remind you that this a treatable condition, sometimes with drugs, and with an exposure therapy. Don’t give up.
– Dr. Neuman