I'll explain what anxiety and panic disorder likely mean for your father and what practical steps you can take next.

🩺 Symptoms to watch

• Panic attack: sudden intense fear with fast heartbeat, shortness of breath, sweating, trembling, dizziness — often lasts minutes.
• Ongoing anxiety: persistent, excessive worry, restlessness, sleep problems, or avoidance of places (agoraphobia).
• Impact clue: difficulty doing daily tasks or repeated fear of another attack suggests a need for assessment.

⚕️ What this likely is

• Anxiety disorder means long‑standing excessive worry that affects daily life.
• Panic disorder is repeated, unexpected panic attacks plus worry about future attacks or behavior changes to avoid them.

💊 How these are usually treated

• Psychotherapy: cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is effective.
• Medications: SSRIs (Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors) are first‑line; benzodiazepines (e.g., Alprax / alprazolam) may help short‑term but can cause drowsiness, dependence and interact with opioids. Benzodiazepines increase activity of GABA (gamma‑aminobutyric acid), a brain calming messenger.
• Combined plan: therapy + medication monitored by a psychiatrist gives the best results.

🩺 When to see a doctor

• Seek a psychiatrist for diagnosis and a treatment plan.
• Go to emergency care or call Apollo Emergency - 1066 now if there are suicidal thoughts, severe chest pain or trouble breathing, or inability to care for himself.

🩺 Follow-up

• How long has your father had these episodes, and is he taking any medications (like Alprax) now?

If you want, I can explain treatment options or what to expect from a psychiatrist visit in more detail.