Similar experience but my first panic attack was around 8 years ago. Have recovered somewhat as of ~2 years ago, but this is due to extensive CBT and medication

Similar experience but my first panic attack was around 8 years ago. Have recovered somewhat as of ~2 years ago, but this is due to extensive CBT and medication. I don't think I will ever completely eliminate the attacks - it's just a matter of managing them at this point and minimizing the negative effects they have on my life. "Hope and help for your nerves" by Claire Weekes is a classic. That being said I believe mental health is still not diagnosed and treated well enough by modern health care systems. Took me more than 4 years of bouncing around from doctor to doctor before I found one who could help me.