Panic attacks

Hi Dawn

I have been having panic attacks for about 6 months. I have been on medication for about 5 months of this. I have tried cognitive behavioural therapy at the doctors and hypnotherapy which I am not sure has worked...It may have done a little bit in that I leave feeling a lot better than when I went in. I just can't seem to keep in that frame of mind for very long.

I used to have a very positive outlook on life and although I never knew what i wanted to do in my life (career wise) I was very keen on traveling.

Since my panic attacks..and for about 5 years now (i did have panic attacks 5 years ago too) I find that my outlook on life has changed completely.


I constantly feel a sense of dread and in turn I find that I do enough to get through the day. However occasionally I have moments which I can only describe as though I am a completely different person, my outlook and thoughts are completely different and i feel completely happy (like the person I really want to be although have never managed).

I am very interested in the 'alernative' kind of treatment. I just wonder whether you had any suggestions of what I should try next or have any general advice. I would love to know what it feels like to be truly happy.

Thank you

Rachel