For some, meditation, a specific form of relaxation, is effective. For hyperventilation symptoms, cover the mouth and nose with a small paper bag and breathe into it for a few minutes. Medication An antidepressant, benzodiazepine, or beta-blocking agent may be prescribed. The medicine is usually slowly reduced or discontinued after 6 months to a year to determine if the panic attacks return. If not, the medicine can be discontinued.
Activity Get physical exercise regularly.
Get adequate rest at night. You may experience withdrawal symptoms of headache or tiredness, but they stop in a few days. If You or a family member has symptoms of panic disorder that don't diminish with self-treatment. New, unexplained symptoms develop. Drugs used in treatment may produce side effects.