I'm really sorry nothing much has helped so far besides the Ativan. I try and distract myself. And I try and get physically active outside. I have dogs and I hike with them, or I go for a run. For me personally one of the worst times is at night. I have had some horrible panic attacks in my own bed and that makes me feel anxious about bedtime. Also, it's much more difficult to distract myself in the middle of the night. But I do sometimes walk up and down the street and pace around in our backyard in the middle of the night.

Definitely moving and being physically active helps me. I also do some breathing exercises and meditation every day, but, honestly, when I'm having a panic attack, I find it pretty much impossible to do anything like that. In that situation I just grit my teeth and try and ride it out.

I think the best thing we can try and do is keep doing as much as possible of our "normal" life DESPITE the anxiety. Easier said than done, I know......

Good luck to you!