Hi James.

Just ran across this post from 2023. How are you doing?

FWIW, I had my first panic attack at 18. I'm 71 now. My panic attacks started in 1972. There wasn't much help available at that time. I was told by our PCP I simply had to "grow up". That was heartbreaking at the time - but the Dr and my family were working with what they knew, and didn't know.

I took up marathon running in my late 20s to mid 40s and that helped with anxiety, depression, everything. By the time I had another panic attack, 2002, I discovered there were medicines to help with anxiety and depression, along with talk therapy. I used both, and still do.

So those are the things that helped me. I hope you have gotten some relief as well.

All the best!

Joe