Do you know of anyone that suffers from panic attacks? Have you had a personal panic attack?

Imagine being in a situation where you are taking a normal drive through the countryside and you are a casual passenger in the front seat. There is no traffic, it's a great day, and everything seems perfect.

All of a sudden, your blood pressure begins to rise, your heartbeat begins to quicken, and you are literally gasping for air. You know what's going on but your other passengers have no idea what's happening. You are trying your best to be calm and hide the fact that you are having an attack.

However, the farther you get away from the city, the more stressed you become. This is what life is like on a small scale for panic attack sufferers. These attacks can happen at any time and for no clear reason.

One of the greatest challenges for routine sufferers is finding a solution that does not involve taking prescription medications. Drugs are not always the solution, and they are seldom the lead solution for people dealing with panic attacks. However, it is not uncommon for doctors to prescribe harmful drugs that could be avoided with the right guidance and information.

The good news is that there are other options. Drugs are not your first and only chance when trying to finally stop panic attacks. Joe Barry, a longtime panic attack sufferer, has used his experiences to teach others a simple technique that stopped his attacks from returning.