I have been having problems with panic attacks for about ten months now. And although the doctors do not confirm this I believe that it all started when I stopped taking the birth control pill. I was taking it for six years. I believe that something is wrong hormonally. I become a mess a few days before and a few days after my period. Caffeine seems to be lethal also. I started taking Kampo Chinese medicine and it seems to be helpful. I stay away from any other medication.