I tried herbal rememdies ( saw a Herbal specialist) and my own panic/anxiety was far too deep for any real effect. I think for milder conditions herbal can help but I was at the bottom of a very big pit.

When I eventually agreed to try the citalopram the side effects were jsut as bad as my panic attacks. But after the effects subsided I found it gave me breathing space to repair myself and my life.

I refused to take Citalopram at first for various reasons. But if I end up in that scary place again - I'll not hesistate going to my Dr's/