FF I feel for you. Ive been having panic attacks since I was 18 yrs old. I tried meds but it wasn't the answer. Then I read loads of books on CBT (conigtive behavour therapy)
When ever I feel one coming on I quickly ask myself...Am I hungry, Am I thirsty, Is my breathing too shallow, Am I in an enviroment were I feel uncomfortable??
CBT gets you to take control of the feelings of panic & deal with them in a more productive way. It takes a little time to master it (took me a whole year) But Im glad I made the effort.
Now I hardly have panic attacks unless Im extremely over tierd. (And I also don't attend those nasty meetings that lower my self esteem to ground level!!)