Ive recently started getting panic attacks  at work in meetings at work, on the train, in cars and am very nervous my heart pounds like its gonna bust.  i do drink coffee in the day about 3 cups espresso and dont eat much at work. i am i get nervous in meetings now just encase i panic. i used to be good at presentations and always the center of attention and now i just panic. went to see a Doctor and she has put me on paxil 20mg and recommended. i have made an appointment to speak with a psychologist. could it be my Diet ?  i am a naturally a hypo person and full of energy.cheers,louie
Hi Louie, If I was your doctor I would advise you to cut down on your coffee and change your lifestyle. This certainly looks like a generalized anxiety disorder. You can decrease this anxiety by following some simple life patterns e.cut down your coffeecake regular exercise e.g a 30-min walk would do talk to someone about your stress and things that bother you at work eat regular meals. Do not skip out on meals. Instead, take small regular meals e.g 4 times a day. Chat Doctor.