I have suffered panic attacks for years and developed agoraphobia, specifically line ups, restauants, public transit. I have two sons and just to go out I would have to have a drink to calm the anxiety. Needless to say I gradually worked my way up to two bottles of wine at a sitting. Finally got tired of having hangovers all of the time. Quit booze and within a week anxiety started to diminish. Started walking the dog up and down the street, moderate exercise and I am really starting to feel great. Am flying to England next week alone. WOW. Try to stay away from booze as it feels okay at the time but really just makes things worse.
