How to Treat Acute Anxiety Disorder

Acute Anxiety Disorder, or Panic Disorder, is an acute anxiety attack characterized by recurring panic attacks, often manifested by significant dyspnea, palpitations, and tremors accompanied by a sense of near death. The cause of the disease is still unclear, and it is mostly treated with psychotherapy or medication, and the combination of the two is currently the most recommended clinical treatment. 1. Psychotherapy: Cognitive behavioral therapy is the first choice. Its therapeutic strategies include: (1) to realize the layered exposure of fear through imagination and behavioral training; (2) to find out the relationship between physical symptoms and panic attacks; (3) cognitive reconstruction; (4) respiratory training; (5) relaxation training. 2. Drug therapy: selective 5-hydroxytryptamine reuptake inhibitor antidepressants are preferred drugs, such as escitalopram oxalate, sertraline, paroxetine, etc. Benzodiazepine anxiolytic drugs are generally used for a short period of time. It can be chosen according to the specific situation of the patient. It is recommended that a single drug be used in sufficient quantity and course of treatment. During the treatment period, closely observe the condition changes and adverse drug reactions. 3. Combined treatment: Cognitive behavioral therapy combined with drug treatment has been proved to be better than single treatment, for patients with poor drug efficacy, follow-up combined with psychotherapy may have significant and long-lasting efficacy. Patients with panic disorder should go to a specialized hospital in a timely manner, follow the doctor’s instructions for treatment, and not blindly use medication.