Anxiety & Panic Disorders Health Center
Anxiety - Emergencies
Step One
Step Two
Do you have any of the following symptoms that require emergency treatment? Call 911 or other emergency services immediately.
- Chest pain that is crushing, squeezing, or feels like a heavy weight on the chest or that occurs with any other symptoms of a heart attack
- Seriously
considering harming yourself or someone else, with a plan that includes:
- •Having the means, such as weapons or medicines, available to commit suicide or do harm to another person
- •Having set a time and place to commit suicide
- •Thinking there is no other way to solve your problem or end your pain
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Last Updated:
September 13, 2006
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