Panic attacks are no fun.
Your heart pounds like a heavy drum and you feel as if it's going to explode.
Then you start hyperventilating, unable to get enough air.
How can you conquer this fear? With medicines? With therapy? It really depends on what works for you.
We humans are complicated.
I am sure you know.
What works for one person may not work for the next.
Scientists and doctors are trying to come up with tests so that they will be able to prescribe just the right prescriptions to help each individual.
It is the same for panic attacks.
What I would recommend is to first try natural options such as taking deep breaths, positive thinking, and reducing your stress level.
If these don't work, you may want to try therapy.
If that doesn't work, then medicines may work.
If you can treat the issue without medications, it is always better so you can avoid any unpleasant side effects.
For the natural option, here are the steps you need to take.

1. Identify panic-inducing situations.
   Learn to recognize under what circumstances your panic attacks happen the most.
   
2. Identify the exact moment you start to feel panicked.
   Learn to identify the beginning signs.
   Do you experience increased heart rate? Do your thoughts turn to anxiety?
3. Don't fear it.
   Tell yourself there is nothing to fear.
   This is much easier said than done, but it is a very important step.
   Tell yourself that having a panic attack is not a frightening experience.
   Be okay with it.
   Although it may sound counterintuitive, this is a powerful thought and can create major positive change.
   
4. Break the cycle.
   Stop your panicking thoughts and refocus them to happy thoughts.
   Stop thinking about your panic attack and think about being calm and not worried.