The best way to ward off anxiety when you feel it coming on is to not try to stop it. Let it come. The more you try to fight it - the worse it will get.

The next time you feel your anxiety creeping back up - accept it - allow your body to feel the anxiety but do not feed it with negative thoughts. They less you fight it - the less it will last.

Try to deal with stress as it comes. If something causes you anxiety - do not push it aside. Deal with it. If you deal with it - it will not accumulate and become a panic attack.

There is plenty of help. I know that it's hard at first and the anxiety seems overwhelming, but you can employ some techniques that will help. Breathing is a big deal. You'll notice that it changes entirely when you start to feel anxious. Take a deep breath in, hold to the count of four and let it out slowly through your mouth. Repeat several times and I know that you'll start to feel some relief. Next, try some positive affirmations like "I am secure, I am calm, I am confident." Say it three times a day, preferably out loud and with a smile and you'll be amazed at the results. Exercise, even if it is only a brisk walk and it will help calm you. This is all without meds. If you need meds to get you on your way, see your doctor and he will prescribe what's best for you. I needed xanax in the beginning to get me started. You do not need to feel this way.

i was going to respond but Ecc said exactly what i was going to say. Great minds...