When you are desperate for solutions for your panic attacks, it is easy to get enveloped in reading the same information over and over.
It is pointless.
There are so many reports that ram the same thing down your throat and actually it can make matters worse.
One of the main problems in this instance is that we tend to compare notes between reports.
We may even start to doubt that our symptoms are that of a panic attack when we compare ours to those of others and negative thoughts begin to overtake the reassurances offered.
It is crucial that you realise that no panic attack is the same as another, and that nobody elses panic attacks are the same as ours and even if they were, they can't possibly be portrayed in the same way.
Once you accept this, things will not seem as daunting.
"Fight or flight", "parasympathetic and sympathetic systoms" and "Chemical reactions" seem to be detailed in most reports and although, initially, it is of great comfort to read what is happening in the body during these awful episodes and why you feel so lousy, continually reading about it will not help your case.
The use of drugs is another thing that is best avoided, I say this because some of the prescription drugs recommended can, without doubt, dampen the symptoms; however, Benzodiazepines should only be used very short term, because dependence can occur within days.
The weaning off these drugs results in side effects which replicate panic attacks and you could find yourself unable to distinguish between the two.
Herbal remedies which may help and where dependence is not an issue are Valerian and Kava-Kava.
It is very important that you check with your GP before use as some herbal remedies can interact with prescribed drugs.
I have found that, in general, the reports produced by other panic attack sufferers are more useful than those of Psychologists, Doctors etc.
The professionals are familiar with the chemical reactions and the "fight or flight" stuff, but have they actually been victims of these attacks?