@corliss53 I’m sorry to hear you are experiencing panic attacks, not an easy way to start your day.
I wonder if your antidepressant also had some anti-anxiety effects, which are popping up since you stopped your med?
I do wonder if it would be worth it to go back on the antidepressant and see if the anxiety goes away. It is totally understandable that you would worry about side effects. Are there any in particular that bother you?

I always say “anxiety doesn’t even need a reason” because, well, sometimes we just get anxiety! No underlying reason… it just happens. It stinks but it’s still manageable luckily. The book “Don’t Panic” by Reid Wilson PhD is good. I found the advice kind of annoying (because I don’t want to follow it, haha) but effective.
Good luck and I hope you feel better soon!

@corliss53 Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect! As @ashleyharris728 mentioned, your previous antidepressant might have had anti-anxiety factor. My question is what prompted the stop in medication? Were you warned there might be aftereffects and offered a timetable to titrate off of it?

One thing to try, that might help you, is to write first thing in the morning. Write that panic attack a letter, asking "why" and how it makes you feel. Then listen for any response and write that down. It's like you are having a conversation with the situation. Perhaps as you have come off the antidepressant, there are other factors in your life that are playing into everything.

Be gentle on yourself. Eat healthy, exercise moderately, avoid stress where possible. Connect with those you care about, and who care for you. Make time for hobbies or pastimes you enjoy. Indulge in learning something new. Does any of this sound doable for you?
Ginger