Started to read the advice on this thread and it was really good. I've read much of the same things or similar that has helped me or made sense.
I don't really suffer from full blown panic attacks. I think maybe I've suffered 2 anxiety attacks, where i got so worked up, i was crying and couldn't breathe. I was also sick, hungry, and overtired though too. But the point is, i do not, on a regular basis, suffer these extremes. It's more or less fear of doing things, avoiding situations or shaking as I do them or getting stomach aches and stuff like that. Ruminating thoughts too. I've had the most success with this being on medication. I've done a lot of mental work to talk myself out of anxious things, but ultimately still needed medication. Right now, I'm taking Celexa/Citalopram and I hope it's the last med I'll ever need. But yes, having those practical tools to calm yourself down in anxious situations are really necessary too. ...I think that was all I was going to say (??)😅