Whenever I'm in the middle of a panic attack, there's not enough Ativan that'll make it stop. I really don't think meds do anything for them, there's really no quick fix. I find that the deep breathing absolutely helps and getting fresh air. Try not to have any restricting clothes on too, I always end up ripping them off pretty fast, haha :-) Hope this is some help to you :-)

Walking around really helps me. Whether it's inside or outside. idk why, but being able to move helps me feel more in control.

meditation was the fashion but it never helped me
deep slow breathing and lots of valium helps

There are lots of different kinds of "meditation." Focusing on your breathing, walking quietly, focusing on a mental image, etc., are all tactics people with anxiety use without even thinking about it. They're all meditation. I've found that a combination of daily "general" anxiety medication, stronger "as needed" medication, reducing/eliminating stressors in my life, and regularly meditating and physical activity have helped me the most. In the moment, though, when a panic attack hits, it's focusing on my breathing that helps me. It may be different for you.

I dunno, since my panic attacks in 2012 started Klonopin combined with Celexa has basically made them non existant. Sometimes I get a bit light headed when an attack is occurring but I do believe medication really helps if it's the right medication. Since 2012 never had a full blown attack since. Proof is in the pudding. If your meds are not stopping the attack then either your body is not responding to the meds obviously or your body has not built up a tolerance to the panic. People don't realize that meds take time to work to build in your system, could takes weeks to months such as my case but when they do it really does make panic minimal. I think people give up too fast at the first sign of feeling sick because of the drug which is a mistake therefore stopping and not letting it do it's job. I used t be that way but decided to stick It out and my life turned completely around for the better. Not 100% mind you but now I can go places and not feel so anxious anymore. The other mistake is when a drug does seem to work people want to get 'off it' because they are afraid of addiction. Take your pick, live life always trying to find a way to manage the panic or continue living with the drug that can 'help you live a better life'.

Amazes me.

Hi. Haven't been around much lately as my panic disorder has been pretty much under control for a few years. The meditation is important because it keeps your breathing under control. Before I learned good meditation and breathing techniques, I would always hyperventilate with a panic attack (that's another problem. ALWAYS keep a paper bag with you in case of hyperventilation!) I have been on Paxil and Trazadone for 15 years. I have Xanax for those "immediate action" moments with a panic attack. But, to be truthful, I get one bottle of 30 pills of Xanax each year and some years I don't need any. But knowing I have it in case I do need it gives me a lot of comfort. The antidepressants have kept it under control. When the panic starts to develop, I get up and go to the bathroom where I can be alone and immediately start relaxation/breathing exercises. The attacks are milder now and my agoraphobia is also much milder.

I think we're all different. What works for some will not work for others. I was in really bad shape for two years with this disorder and I know how bad it can be. I've tried to take less paxil and trazadone but the panic quickly surfaces and escalates.