Food allergies and hypoglycemia are both common among people with this disorder. Caffeine may bring on an attack. Many experts believe that panic attacks are caused principally by a malfunction in brain chemistry, where by the brain sends and receives false emergency signals. Keep a food diary to see if there is any correlation between that and the attacks. Get regular exercise, learn relaxation techniques such as biofeedback and meditation, get adequate rest.
Music is also a relaxation therapy.
To help manage an attack, use breathing techniques. Inhale slowly to a count of four, hold your breath for a count of four, exhale slowly to a count of flour, and than do nothing for a count of four. Repeat this until the attack is gone. There are a number of drugs used to block panic attacks. All drugs used for this disorder can cause unpleasant side affects.