Hi docs, would meditation help my panic attacks?

Meditation is an: Excellent approach for anxiety. If may or may not be effective as a monotherapy but is excellent as an adjunct for your treatment. Take care.

Meditation for panic: Meditation with Medication can help panic attacks. Meditation on “Breath is Life”, focusing, and repeating can decrease intensity of panic. Meditation on an Image of a serene tranquil or peaceful nature scene in one’s life experience can also decrease intensity of panic. Do Meditation and Visual Imagery under guidance of a Psychiatrist.

Relaxation Response: is a mind-body technique to help w/anxiety, lowering the fight-flight-freeze response. See www.relaxationresponse.org for info. Consider seeing a mental health professional to learn other techniques and get support for managing panic. Peace and good health.

Panic Attacks: There are many different kinds of Meditation for different kinds of goals. Research will help you find out which is right for you. First have a physical exam by a Doctor to find out if you have an illness. If not it would be good to consult with a Clinical Psychologist to get help. Medications can also be useful in addition to Psychotherapy.