As panic attacks have become pretty common (unfortunately...
), there is a wide variety of treatments and ways to deal with them, and each individual has to choose what is best personally.
Some methods involve medications of different kinds, but I want to focus on the natural holistic way.
Medication as a treatment can be somewhat of a problem.
It may cause unwanted side effects and results (such as addiction); it is a short-term solution; it can get quite expensive.
Natural methods will give you a long term solution and with less risk.
One way is breathing techniques.
Inhaling and exhaling slowly through your nose can help you relax.
Also, there are different cd's or programs on the internet which can guide you through useful breathing methods.
Meditation is another way to deal with anxiety attacks and relax.
It can be done alone or in groups, by humming or in silence, with or without music, by thinking good and optimistic thoughts or by clearing your mind.
Sports and exercise are another great way, as it is well known that exercise has a positive influence - physically and mentally, and helps you feel good.
However, this may not be enough in case of a severe panic attack.
Natural methods also include treatments as acupuncture, which balances the body through its energy channels.
Having treatments of such kind on a regular basis may reduce the frequency of the attacks and their severity.
As natural methods are a great option for dealing with panic attacks, they might not always be sufficient, and you might need to combine them with other methods.
Always be sure to ask your naturopath/herbalist for guidance, and remember that your top priority is your well being.