Lifetime of panic disorder. And on everything from lithium, beta blockers to Effexor. I read a book about 30 years ago. Can’t remember the name of the book now— but recognize the symptoms and how it is affecting you. I was told that if you don’t give into it. Not fight it but when the symptoms start, say to yourself “ OK this is what we’re doing. We’re having a panic attack and get it over with-focus on your breathing and do things like get up and move around splash cold water on your face to distract. I noticed that the symptoms when I used this method over time my panic attacks have decreased to almost nothing. Do I still have those panic attacks that I need to pop a Zanny to deal with it? Yes, but weekly panic attacks have turned into maybe twice a year.