PEOPLE OFTEN look for a solution to the question; is it possible to stop panic attacks forever? People suffering with this problem can lead their lives normally and happily. There are a few treatments available that can check anxiety and panic attacks from 70 to 90 per cent. Each person responds differently to the treatments but one must never give up hope.

Firstly, you need a doctor or a therapist. But professional help alone is not sufficient. You have to cooperate fully with the doctor in the course of your treatment. Results can be excellent even after a single session of the treatment, especially when medication is also given to you. Some people take longer to respond to the treatment, but that shouldn’t discourage you. In fact, there are some self-help routes that prove effective in many cases. Always remember that this route should be adopted only when you are allowed by your doctor to do so. If you only rely on self-help, then you should go ahead with small steps.

The art can be learnt with intensive research. Meditation and Yoga are the best options available to you that help control your breathing thereby reducing the chances of anxiety and panic attacks. However, if your case is extreme, self-help may not be the best first step. In secondary cases, self-help groups are also given counselling that goes a long way in providing emotional support. Internet, books and local self-help groups can be a good source of learning for you.