Hi, Iwonder

You are right that some issues can be dealt with without meds. Some do reach for meds when there are other, less easy ways to cope.

Learning the mechanics of a panic attack years ago helped me to understand what is going on and that it will pass soon and consciously panicking will only make it worse. It does not keep me from having them, but when I do I recognize it for what it is and try to calm myself. This is only an example of what worked for me. There are people who need the meds to function and there is nothing wrong with that.