I’m very new to anxiety (been about 20 years since I dealt with panic attacks). My doctor gave me medication to help with it last week, and I’ve taken it for the first time about an hour and a half ago, but it’s not working as well as I had hoped. My heart is still pounding in my chest, my blood pressure is on the high side (177/110). Im trying to breath and work out what’s causing my anxiety but my mind is my worst enemy. I was drowsy but am now very awake, besides alcohol (which I’m currently consuming so I can try to get some sleep before work) what are methods you’ve used to calm down? Any suggestions would be appreciated.