How can mental illness causing headaches, palpitations, tremor, chest pains be treated?
Patient: I have been suffering from mental illness from four years and symptoms of this are headache, palpitations, abnormal heartbeat, trembling, pain in chest and palms and not able to sleep. I  consulted to many doctors and they prescribed me medicines but that does not work. Now i am very worried about my health and not able to do anything. Please tell me a solution about my problem. Thanks and Regards. Doctor: DearWe understand your concernsI went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. From the description, I can say that you are troubled with anxiety disorder. Possibly Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD). For GAD, is a disorder, and not a disease, medicinal treatment may not work.Many researches and researchers confirm that medicines alone cannot cure mental disorders. Life style changes, change in thinking pattern, relaxation etc are as essential as medicines. Psychotherapy can help you changing your lifestyle and thinking patterns. Yoga and meditation help you to streamline your metabolism and neurological balance. Please consult a psychologist for further information.If you require more of my help in this aspect, Please post a direct question to me in this website. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. I shall prescribe the needed psychotherapy techniques which should help you cure your condition further.Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.Good luck.