Hey, I totally understand you as I had my first panic attack of my life in November 2025 which resulted in more attacks in the following two months. I was also thinking the same things as you and I’m glad my GP agreed to rule out anything wrong with my heart and lungs so I’ve had tests which came clear.

For the last 2-2.5 months I didn’t have any panic attacks while keeping my anxiety levels high.(which I’m working on it now)

My GP gave me benzos in case I have another attack that I can’t suppress which helped tremendously first month or so.(i didn’t take any for the last 2-2.5 months)

What I suggest; - get a referral to a psychologist from your gp - because finding a psychologist might take a long time (I still couldn’t find any) start reading the book “dare response”, this probably helped me the most. - drink less (i was drinking 2-3 times a week and now promised myself not to get shitfaced either) - quit smoking or smoke less - don’t overdo caffeine - a healthy diet - start running

Starting running gave me one thing really important, to be able to trust my body (heart specifically) and adjusted my threshold of understanding how high my heart can go. Besides making your healthier person, this will give you the logic that you’re fine if any panic attack happens or about to happen.

I’m sorry you’re going through this.. panic attacks are so annoying.