Avoid or minimize alcohol use. Alcohol is a depressant in which prolonged or excessive use will increase and deepen symptoms. Withdrawal from alcohol and certain drugs can produce symptoms of anxiety and panic. Avoid drugs that are not medically appropriate or approved by your physician. Maintain regular or routine physical activity.
Exercise is an effective way to relieve symptoms and build strength to resist stress.
Do not isolate and withdraw from society. It is important to resist acting on symptoms, but will power alone is not a solution. Do not punish or shame yourself. This will only make things worse. Do not focus or dwell on how it might get worse.