Hi Rick
Just to say that I've experienced anxiousness because of other symptoms. The flu can make you short of breath and dizzy, two all-time-classic panic stirrers for me. Once I realise that I have a physical underlying problem, the anxiety drops away.
I'm amazed how quickly your doctor recommended drugs when you told him about the panic. It reminded me of the novel Brave New World, where everybody took Soma (a happy pill) in order to keep them happy, content and untroubled. Except, of course, they weren't! I'd be loathe to criticise anyone who turns to the medicine cabinet to get them through the night, but I just can't see any long-term solution in drugs.
As for your home causing the panic, well, I'd hesitate to put that blame there! I had a really bad panic attack once when I was left at home with my new baby son. What if I passed out? What if I passed out at the top of the stairs with him in my arms? What if I suddenly just ran out into the street and fled, leaving him alone and unattended? What if I couldn't cope? But it wasn't the house, my son or my parental responsibilities that were causing the panic. It was me. (It still is!) These days, thankfully, I can control it (myself) better and I hope that you'll find your way soon too.
Jim