I have a friend whos' son has panic attacks, so I really checked out this site for more information. There are natural herbs that can help with panic attacks just as they are getting started. I would try the chamomile and the other herbs that are listed on the site. All these thing sre supposed to help with panic attacks. None of the herbs are habit forming. It is very scarey when you see someone that is in a full blown panic attack. If my son or some else that I know I will very much send to the site to check out.Want to know more of these herbs check out
http://www.igoherbalhealth.com/2008/11/19/herbs-and-panic-attacks.html