I always seem to think that the waves of anxiety cant be overcome unless they are ridden sometimes.
Mindfulness does work to some content ( read the 'Happiness Trap' : ), but sometimes your body can just hold onto that tension of whatever it is that has attached itself and create an attack. I feel like when I have ever made progress in my life, Ive had to accept this and go through the rapid breathing and crying and all of that, build it all up and then go somewhere private and comfortable like my bedroom and just allow myself to let out all that - because when I have its been like a euphoria almost afterwards. Like a relief. Even if its the next day. Sometimes your body just needs a way to get that build up anxiety out. Like an emotional detox. Ive done this so many times when Ive pushed my boundaries. Like waves and then I get better.