Hello and I am a male that is 53 years old and has had panic from the age of 16 , I believe. I used illegal drugs and alcohol to combat my panic attacks in my youth and my adult ages. I have been through many Psych Treatment centers and diagnosed with nervous disorder and put on a regimen of different Benzodihazpines, The best being Xanax toward my 30s,this was a life save. However I still smoked Pot and drank too much while on this prescription. I went to my last treat ment center when I was 45 for alcoholism and drug abuse. When I left the facility I could barely drive back to my home which was a 6 hr drive. My opanic was horrific. My mother followed me back home and I stopped several times telling her I could not drive right. My mind was not right. I felt like I was out of control and could hurt someone on the highway. Well I made it to the beach town where I lived and I became agoraphobic. I did venture out of the house and eat and go to AA meetings, but I was lost. I got back on Xanax and stayed sober to the present . I feel like I best get off medication as I am very dedicated to my sobriety. However I found this program and Dr that said it would be possible to change medicines and move on with y life. That is where I am at today. Thank You Chris