Medications may have to be administered along with the therapy in order for complete success
. Drugs commonly prescribed for this condition include the benzodiazepines such as alprazolam (xanax) and diazepam (valium). Another class of drugs used are called the SSRIs. These drugs work by adjusting the serotonin levels in the brain which can have an effect on one's mood. One example is sertraline (Zoloft) which has indications for panic attacks as well as depression and OCD behavior. Your doctor will be able to guide you to the proper selection of drugs to treat this condition. It is not necessary to take the drugs but they do help you and can speed up the process. If you are not convinced that this is going to work for you then you may want to try to add exercise to your daily routine. The power of exercise is one of the best things for the mind, body and soul. It is a good way to relieve the stress that goes along with anxiety. Exercise causes the release of endorphins creating a "natural high". Improving your mental stability can raise your confidence and make for a speedy recovery. When you are going through an attack you can try to relax your breathing so that you can get the attack under control faster. This will help you to become happier and healthier.