Anxiety
When To See a Doctor
You have answered Yes to:
Do you have sudden, severe attacks of fear or anxiety when there is no apparent reason to be afraid?
See significance of sudden, severe episodes of fear or anxiety if you need information to help you answer the questions below.
Review health risks that may increase the seriousness of your symptoms.
Call your health professional immediately if you answer "Yes" to the following question.
Yes Are you thinking about committing suicide but do not have a plan?
You need an appointment within the next 1 to 2 weeks if you answer "Yes" to the following question.
Yes Are your symptoms of fear or anxiety severe after 1 week of home treatment?
If you have answered "No" to the above questions, go back to Check Your Symptoms and continue to answer the questions to evaluate your symptoms.
| Author: | Sydney Youngerman-Cole, RN, BSN, RNC | Last Updated: September 13, 2006 |
| Medical Review: | William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine Malin K. Clark, MD, FRCPC - Psychiatry | |
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