What are the self-help strategies for panic attacks and are they effective?  We know that if the problem is isolated, that is, it isn't accompanied by depression for example self help can be beneficial.

Some of the most effective self help techniques may not come from self medicating. In fact individual or group support comes to the top of the list in terms of effectiveness. You can however look at your own lifestyle to see what you can change. For example, drugs and alcohol are known to...