A week ago I had a terrifying full blown panic attack for the first time, which I posted about on here. Even tho I was at home at the time, it's now made me really scared to go out. Luckily I work from home, otherwise there's no way I would be able to go into work, but the only time I've been out for more than 5 minutes since the attack has been very short trips with my husband. Saturday wasn't so bad and I felt so confident I was over the worst, but yesterday I felt very panicky when we were out, and I just wanted to come home. This morning I had to pop out for 5 minutes on my own, and even before I'd got out the door I could feel the panic rising and my heart started pounding. I really don't want this to turn into agoraphobia but I don't know how to nip it in the bud. I've been trying to read a lot of info on panic attacks and what to do, but I now find that even reading about them starts making me feel panicky as I'm focussing on the symptoms. Does anyone else find this? It really is a vicious circle. If I can't read up on how to help myself, how will I ever get help? Is this the start of a downward spiral?