Panic and Anxiety Attacks - 10 Questions Your Doctor Will Ask If You Are Strug

[Kirk Young]

Diagnosing anxiety can sometimes be difficult because the
manifestation of symptoms such as shortness of breath, tingling in
your hands and feet and heart palpitations can also be symptoms of
physical conditions. If you visit the doctor's office with the
suspicion you have anxiety, you will probably be asked a lot of
questions about your daily routine and habits.
The doctor will use this information to help diagnose you but you can
use this information to help you figure out how to solve your anxiety
problems.  Many anxiety conditions can be effectively dealt with
without medication. 
Here are some of the questions you might be asked when you visit the
doctor due to anxiety problems. 
1. How often do you feel anxious? If you have infrequent bouts of
anxiety, it may indicate a physical problem. More frequent episodes
tend to indicate an anxiety condition.
2. What are some of the current stresses in your life? 
Anxiety conditions are often related to your physical health, personal
relationships or financial considerations. 
3. Has there been a recent, traumatic incident in your life?
  The loss of a loved one, personal injury, or natural
disaster.  Trauma is often very connected to our anxiety
level. 
4. Is there a family history of depression or anxiety? There is a
genetic component to these problems and family history can often be a
good clue in determining the nature of your current condition.
Depression and anxiety problems are often bed companions as
well. 
5. Are you on any prescription medications, drink excessive
amounts of caffeine or alcohol? These questions are pertinent because
prescriptions drugs can have side effects that either cause anxiety or
mimic the symptoms of it. Alcohol and caffeine can lead to
jitteriness, paranoia or depression. 
6. Under what circumstances do you feel anxious? This question
will help determine the nature of your anxiety. Do you have a fear of
elevators, speaking in front of others or a more generalized type of
anxiety disorder? 
7. Is it difficult to perform your daily activities i.e. going to
work, shopping driving etc.? This question will help determine the
impact of your anxiety on your life, an important diagnostic
consideration. 
8. Have you felt more tired or had trouble concentrating lately?
These questions get at the symptoms of anxiety. 
9. Are you experiencing panic attacks or just general feelings of
worry?  A panic attack is often the culmination of anxious
feelings and can be very scary and traumatic. 
10. Do you have any medical conditions? This can help the doctor
determine whether any medical problems you may have are contributing
to your symptoms.
While these questions are just some of the many you will probably be
asked, they are a good place to start in understanding for yourself
whether you have an anxiety problem and what may be contributing to
it. Once you understand the source of your symptoms, you can work to
solve those problems and hopefully in turn solve your anxiety.

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