I agree with what everyone has said so far. From what I understand, many people who have brain injuries can develop panic attacks.

I think the best thing to do first is to get some kind of medicine to deal with the panic attack when it happens. Then find a good therapist who can work with you on cognitive behavioral therapy.

A pretty thorough book on the subject is "The Anxiety and Phobia Workbook" by Edmund J. Bourne.

Something else that can be very helpful is Mindfulness Meditation. If there are any classes offered in your area on Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction, and if that sounds like something you might like to try, it has helped countless people in the US. The originator of the program is Jon Kabat-Zinn. There are many books written about it, and there are tapes you can get to try at home.

But, again, just from what I have read on this website, it is not uncommon to experience what you are experiencing after having a brain injury. You just need to focus on what will help you to deal with the anxiety and panic attacks.

All of what you are going through is so stressful, and stress is an enemy to our healing. I had a lot of stress last month, and I feel like I have totally relapsed. The goal is to learn how to deal with our stress. Seeing a therapist, working on one of the mindfulness-based stress reduction courses, etc. - all those things can help you to learn to deal with your symptoms.

And you always have us to talk to.

Please let us know how you are doing. We care.

ShellyK