I have really bad panic attacks, i don't feel comfortable with taking medicine because i work, is it something else i can do to control the attacks?

Exposure therapy: Find a therapist who specializes in treating panic disorder, especially helpful is exposure based therapy for panic, where gradually, with the therapist's guidance, you intentionally & repeatedly bring on various symptoms of panic, interspersed w/ relaxation techniques. By doing this over & over again, the physical sensations that accompany the panic feeling will no longer trigger a panic attack.

What's ONE more?: If you have a serious problem with allergies and asthmatic bronchitis- anything that lowers your blood oxygen level, you will also have an anxiety disorder; it's a reflex triggered by the threat of suffocation. Taking small doses of xanax, (alprazolam) as preventive medicine to block panic attacks, during allergy season, is best approach. You can try intentional deep breathing/relaxation but keep that xanax!

Learn 2 Manage It!: Panic is fueled by oxygen. When panicking u r getting too much! so try 2slow ur breathing! better yet, 2keep more carbon dioxide in ur system: cup ur hands & breathe in/out thru them. Do learn about panic. Some self-help strategies: http://bit.Ly/xjnhyf psychoeducation & cognitive behavioral therapy (cbt) can help u learn 2manage & even overcome panic & anxiety. Impt: see ur pcp 4physical workup.