You could try meditation and a healing exercise like tai chi, qigong or yoga. Meditation can teach you how to relax at will. It can also change the way you breath so you are more relaxed. Deep slow belly breathing causes you to feel more relaxed. There are lots of meditation programs on the internet that make it easy to do. If you meditate regularly you should experience less anxiety.

Tai chi, qigong and yoga are good exercises for reducing stress. When I finish doing tai chi or qigong I feel relaxed and energized. That is why a lot of people like doing them in the morning. You can learn them from DVDs or look for an instructor.

It sounds like you might be suffering from chronic anxiety since you are having attacks for no apparent reason whatsoever. Sometimes, this does require some medical intervention. This doesn't necessarily mean that you need to get a prescription and take medication. You could also see a therapist or a counselor.

A counselor might be able to figure out why it is you are having anxiety attacks and give you some good tips on how to relax. You can relax all you want, but if you don't find out what is causing the anxiety, you may continue to have attacks no matter what you do.

So that would be my first suggestion. Again, you don't necessarily need to take medication--therapy can be just as good and possibly even better.

Don't drink anything with caffeine. Caffeine can cause edginess. Start eating some well-balanced meals that include fruits and green, leafy vegetables.

Start to incorporate some exercise into your daily routine. Even a brisk, 20-minute walk each day will not only help you to relax, but it is healthy, too. Yoga is also another great way to relax. Not only are you stretching, but Yoga will also teach you how to relax through breathing.

Take some time out of your life to do things that you enjoy. If this means setting aside 30 minutes for a bubble bath, do it. Light some candles, play some music, and enjoy the quiet.

If you like reading, get a book. Shut off the television, sit outside and read. You could even take a blanket to a park and sit under a tree to read.

One of the most calming and relaxing things is watching fish. If you don't have the time or money to start an aquarium, a beta fish is easy to take care of and will do just as well. You could also go to your local aquarium for a few hours. Admission is usually cheap, like ten bucks. Most aquariums have a HUGE fish tank with a seating area because it is so relaxing and people spend hours watching the fish.

I suffer from anxiety, too, but I know what causes it. I also know what it is I need to do when I feel overwhelmed. I have to say that the fish thing really works for me.

Talk therapy with a licensed therapist is the best way to deal with chronic anxiety.

You might also have a complete physical, if you haven't had one in a while, to rule out any medical issues that might be contributing to your situation.

I find that anxiety tends to stem from depression and low-exercise levels. Of course, these are not the only factors; but they are important and covered in psychology text books. If you are avoiding the doctor, I would advise doing some intense workouts. Run a mile and try to do it as quickly as possible, do some intense cardio, and so on. After you put your body into a state of physical stress, I would then advise that during your cool down period, you meditate and try to relax your mind; as you are simultaneously relaxing your body from the workout. This is a method I use, though I also am taking anti-depressants which help both my depression and anxiety. I have been fairly successful with it, though, which is most important. Also, it is advisable that you maintain a good and healthy diet, with occasion treats that make you feel good (I myself like ice cream). It is amazing how our bodies and minds can react when we do not take in the right amount of nutritional food and vitamins as well.

One of the best natural remedies that you can take for anxiety are Vitamin B12 supplements. There are drugs that you can take as well but they come with some side effects and can be quite costly if you don't have insurance.

I have had great success with acupuncture for chronic pain, migraines and also for anxiety. The anxiety was not one of the primary reasons I went and really didn't consider it treatable.

But after the first treatment I was amazingly calm. My son, who is 17 and who most of my anxiety revolves around (unfounded anxiety, with no real basis to be...he calls it "my irrational fears") noticed immediately that I was far less anxious, didn't pester him endlessly with all my usual questions and that he really appreciated the difference.

I notice I no longer dwell on small things that normally would make me nuts, that I sleep better and I no longer have racing and circular thought patterns when trying to fall asleep.

I cannot say enough about acupuncture as a treatment for almost anything. It's not a magic cure-all for everyone and does not always give the same spectacular results I have, but everyone I know who takes acupuncture has had some degree of improvement in whatever their original complaint was.

I've also learned acupressure points to use if I have anxiety and don't have an appointment scheduled. It helps to lessen my anxiety and gives me a feeling of control over something that usually sent me spiraling out of control.

The more you try to get out of your anxiety the deeper it grips you. You must never "try" to come out of it.
Be aware of principle of reversed effort (Emile Coue). It is what you imagine that becomes true. It is the idea in the mind. Never use conscious effort or will power to come out of it.

In the same way when you forget an answer in an exam, the more you try the more it escapes you.
Just relax, try to not think about it, remove fears - what worst can happen - only death. But eventually all have to die... Yes Yoga can help you.

I forgot to tell, there isn't anything in the world that can reduce anxiety. Doctors make lot of money out of it. Just tell me if you think of apple as red, can a medicine make it yellow?
I myself have gone through this. But doctors make good money out of our blues and they can even give you one for imaginary phobias too.

Look, anxiety can be a problem with your personal chemistry going a little haywire. If you've tried talk therapy, eliminating caffeine, yoga, all the things that would reduce stress or help you relax if you just had some things that made you a bit on edge, I think you might have to talk to a doctor if you want to get some effective help.

Anxiety and depression very often have to do with seratonin, and you just can't will your brain to make more of it or handle it differently, anymore than a diabetic can will a pancreas to straighten up and fly right re that insulin production.

Accept your anxiety. The decision to accept your anxiety means you will stop rejecting it, stop trying to control or eliminate it, and stop seeing it as a personal weakness. Instead of viewing it in a negative attitude towards it., develop a more positive attitude towards it. Develop an awareness of anxiety as an emotion. Stop fighting against the anxiety. The sad truth is that it is the struggle that keeps the anxiety alive. Focusing or anticipating the anxiety symptoms could escalate your response into a full blown panic attack.

If anxiety or panic comes upon you, say, "It's all right. I'm just going to lie here and let it come if it wants to. I know it can't hurt me and it will pass." This technique is called flooding. allow the feelings to flood over you while you try to relax and accept what is happening.

I understand how you feel. Having anxiety attacks lowers a person's chance to venture outside his comfort zone. I myself had been in your situation since my teen age years not until last year when I became tried of looking for a permanent solution to it. I myself didn't consider seeing a doctor. But throughout the years I'd been with my anxiety attacks, I was able to develop some defense mechanism that masked my real feeling during those attacks. I also was able to determine the cause of my anxiety and tried to manage it. First, I talk to my mom whom I trust so much. It felt so good having someone you trust, whom you can discuss whatever is causing your anxiety. Then I tried regulating my diet, less carbohydrates (it clouds the mind) and more on fish (has essentials oils and protein needed for a better body functioning), fruits and vegetables (provides essential nutrients that enhance the body's endurance to deal with stressors) as well as increase my water intake. I kept my mind busy by reading books, hearing musics and engaging in conversation during my free time. It prevents me from thinking of my anxiety. Physical exercise had also been helpful to me. A simple stretching before going to sleep and jogging or brisk walking had been of great help in increasing my self esteem. At times that I'm on a stressful situation, I tried some relaxation exercise such as deep breathing and simple meditation(closing my eyes then counting backward starting from 100 down to 1). Another method of which I'm not proud to share with you but had been proven effective is letting myself go crazy at times. I usually violate some of my own rules and venture into something new. With these methods I've been engaging myself, I started to appreciate the things I already have and see how good life is. Thinking about those stressors waste time and energy. So, I just let myself be immune with it.
What I've stated above is a personal experience of mine. I have no idea of what is causing your anxiety but, I hope I have given you an idea on how to manage your anxiety attacks.

The combination of meditation and exercise is the most powerful I would suggest.
Anxiety is the reaction to fear. Fear of so many things finds it's way into our minds, and takes hold.
The practice of daily meditation helps to release issues that we hold onto but no longer need.
By relaxing the body in meditation, the mind must follow. When the mind is in relaxation mode, it finds a healthy balance of what how we feel, and how we want to feel. For example, we feel anxiety, but when sitting in a safe place of meditation , our thoughts quiet down, and we suddenly feel less anxious. So the more you meditate the more relaxed you are for the whole day, and the next and the next.
The physical movement of the body (dancing, swimming, walking, running, etc.) also relaxes the body, and then the mind. It also creates certain physiological chemicals that relax us, and even gives that exercise high so that negative emotions (such as fear) lose some of their hold on us.
An extra note is to listen to music as much as possible.
Another option is to look into EFT or tapping technique. You can easily teach yourself the method on the internet, or find a qualified practitioner in your area.
If you do all of the above daily, there will be an improvement in your situation.
All good things,
Eliya

There is never no reason for an emotion.
Something is troubling your mind, although you may just not know what, or are afraid to look at it.
I suggest a combined effort of quiet meditation and physical exercise DAILY, even if you don't feel like it.
Take a look at what is just sitting at the back of your mind while in meditation.
Another way to release any negative emotions is the method known as EFT, or "tapping".
Easily self taught on line for free, it is powerful technique to release almost anything.
All the best,
Eliya

There are some really good teas on the market for this. I found that they really do help as I suffer from the same thing. Meditation is also very good and helps you take your mind off of what is making you feel anxious and nervous.