Origins. The first panic attack ; Looking at the problem. Anxiety disorders ; Defining a panic attack ; Diagnostic symptoms of a panic attack ; Why am I panicking? ; Panic attacks and heredity ; Other factors to consider ; What can trigger anxiety or panic? -- The power of acceptance. The meaning of acceptance ; The gentle voice within ; This is who I am today ; Slowing down in a fast-paced world ; Lowered expectations, a positive approach ; Feeling the fear and taking the risk ; Goals, time limits, setbacks -- Acceptance in everyday life -- Growing in awareness. Growing in awareness ; Getting in touch with our feelings ; Taking charge of our lives ; Becoming more assertive ; Dealing with confrontation ; Moving into a new comfort zone -- Awareness through journaling. How to journal ; Recording our progress ; Recording our feelings ; Writing unsent letters ; Writing prose and poetry -- Beyond acceptance. Questions on self-care ; Thoughts on medication -- Parting thoughts : recovery. Defining recovery -- Appendix. Questions from the support person's perspective.