Several in my family have had severe panic attacks.
You need someone who has had experience with panic attacks to help you.
They understand what it is you are experiencing.
They will find the time and patiience which is what you need.
Many do not understand and will do you more harm than good with their bad advice.
You can and will get over it, but a lot sooner if you have a helper, a safe person.
If you are married, your spouse is the best candidate if they can cope.
Don’t feel that you are alone. Many have them but don’t publisize them.
One method that is used is to make a private contract with yourself.
Find out what it is that you are afraid of.
Then make a contract with youself that you won’t allow yourself to dwell on that
for so many hours or a day. After you’ve completed that contract make another
contract. Only make the contract last as long as you think you can handle.
You live from contract to contract by gradually pushing the fear out by thinking of
something else.
One other method is to do the opposite of what you are affraid of.
For instance, some are afraid to go out of the house. They need to get
out of the house, at least to step out. This is where a safe person, or helper,
can lend support. To encourage you and help you to do just that. By
going against the very thing feared, it will be conquered. Professional people
do not have the time, and many lack the understanding, to do this.
If your are lucky, you might find someone by asking around, maybe googling.
My prayers and my heart goes with you and out to you.
Xanax takes away a panic attack within half hour, usually sooner. If you experience them a lot, the doctor may give you something to take daily rather than just on as-needed basis.