ANyone else have panic attacks?

((BIG HUGS)) mommy2many...I have had panic attacks since I was 13 years old...I'm now 46...I have learned to live and deal with them...One thing, if you haven't already, is cut out the caffeine!!!..it makes them worse....I was taught by a psychologist to do alot of self-talk, tell your self, this is only a PA and it will pass...also keeping as busy as possible helps....one thing I have always said to myself to talk myself down is this, "is this something that I would need to go to the emergency room for? Am I bleeding? Am I having real chest pains?"....If you need to go on a medication for awhile, DO IT!!!!...don't feel weak or be afraid of the meds, they are very helpful...And above all, don't let ANYONE tell you or make you feel like you are crazy, you aren't...you have a condition that deserves treatment just as much as any other....Much love to you, hang in there, Jayne