subject: Treating Panic Attack and Anxiety [print this page] Another known therapy called Exposure therapy will show you a more vivid picture of your panic. It is a type of therapy which involves exposing the person to the sensations that come with the panic attacks. The therapy includes a series of sessions and exercises that deliberately asks you to panic. You may be asked to hyperventilate, think of the things you fear most, and stimulate you to recreate your episodes. Its purpose is for the practitioner to assess the situation more accurately and for you to be able to take control of the situation.