Dear Diandra1~
Panic attacks are the pits, just by themselves without the vomiting they distort one's life, not only at the time, but also wondering if it is going to happen at a bad time, like out in front of people.
I'm sure you will already know what to do to try and overcome an attack as it happens - controlled breathing, thoughts, perseverance with an activity etc, as you are already under treatment (if not sing out).
I guess the real good thing is no attacks since you changed your meds, as it has only been a week it may well be they have not stabilized as yet and the anxiety levels you are feeling now will diminish too.
Now I'm not entirely sure what I would do for the possibility of vomiting, I guess MsPurple's suggestions sound very sensible. I do know Dry Ginger Ale helped my partner too. With forestalling panic attacks as such I'm on more familiar ground, and my answer - apart from medical support - is to try to reduce both the background stress in my life together with avoiding unnecessary situations which I've had attacks in before or are likely to produce them.
Not altogether that easy however as things build up I'll try to shift locations and have some form of physical activity. Mainly get out of the house and go for a walk, even a short one. One area I know helps is to do things I enjoy regularly every day, things to take my mind away and give me something to look forward to. I use books and movies. do you have anything like that?
If my mind seems to be spiraling into a highly anxious state another thing I do (and this can be done just about anywhere) is to use the free smartphone app Smiling Mind with earbuds. It takes a fair degree of practice but is surprisingly effective.
Croix
