Yes they are awful, I agree with eddiecat, my DH was in the army so was away an awful lot, one day in m and s I went very dizzy and fell, caused by inner ear infection. That was the start of my panic attacks, I had to go out because I had 2 young children. I used to plan my route go straight to where I needed to go and then go home again. I also used to wake up at night in a panic feeling terrible, I talked myself out of it by telling myself that if I really needed someone my mother, sister or whoever would come, I felt alone. I gradually talked my way round, but admit that occasionally an attack would suddenly descend, teaching myself to control my breathing was a great help, also sucking a sweet to take away the dry mouth and nauseous feeling. No don't avoid doing things, I agree with eddiecat that would be a slippery slope. I must admit I was given mild tranquillisers by my Dr as I was in a bit of a state after I fell, but I never took them. Good luck Ramblingrose
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