How To Stop A Panic Attack

How do I stop a panic attack?

People with true panic disorder experience panic attacks that are really beyond their control. Although in the lay literature, there appear to be some techniques for self-control, in my experience, these have not been helpful for people with panic disorder. If you have a panic attack, it's important to remember that they are self-limited and will end, usually, in 1 to 15 minutes. That can sometimes be reassuring to patients, to know they're not really suffering from some catastrophic or dangerous physical condition.