I'm sorry I'm late to this thread, but the whole panic attack thing....yes, I used to have them as a child. I was ridiculously paranoid about something happening to my mom, like she could get into an accident and never come home. It was terrifying for me when she would go somewhere for work, and I had to do my best to keep myself sane, but most of the time I couldnt do it. Was like somebody was in my mind telling me about all the horrible things that could happen to her, and eventually I would have a nervous breakdown. I don't know how it stopped, but eventually it did, but for those four or so years it was a nightmare for her and me.
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@Lola , I hope youre doing ok and everything works out for you with what's going on. You got my best.