Hi im new to this site..I've been battling anxiety and panic fora couple months now. I am married with 6 children. All of which are teenagers besides my youngest who is 11. It started out of nowhere while i was shopping. Of course i went to the er because i had no idea what was going on. After a lot of tests they told me it was a panic attack. Then it really started. I kept thinking of it all the time which led to more attacks. I found it hard to be alone, go anywhere alone and sometimes not going anywhere at all. I went to see a therapist and was diagnosed with panic disorder and agoraphobia. I didn't understand. I was always so full of life and in control. Well i see my therapist once a week, which helps and i went to the Dr and they of course want me on medicine. Took the medicine only one night and it made me sick..super sick. I have since then looked for some natural remedies for my anxiety. I've managed to keep my panic attacks away because i don't fear them anymore but i have anxiety every single day. It's getting better. I've been walking 2 miles a day and taking vitamins with breakfast (which i never used to eat breakfast) . I stopped drinking soda and coffee..no candy..changed my diet completely..which was easy for me because my appetite didn't exist so I'd force myself to eat healthy things. I've lost weight from this change, which for me is good because I'm a big girl. I drink chamomile tea at least twice a day also which is good for calming down. I'm still struggling with it. I cry every night because is like my mind won't shut down. I worry about how this affects my family. It's scary. I'm not pushing religion on anyone but God is with each and every one of us through this horrific time. He's really helping me stay grounded through all of this. But the exercise, diet change, vitamins and tea and talking about it helps so much. Its a daily struggle. It hurts and is very scary. I would love to help anyone who struggles with this..even though I'm struggling too. I could share more but i would type forever…feel free to contact me..maybe even exchange numbers..I'm a believer…in getting better and getting life back