well seems like u are handling it well..jus some
suggestions:
-go find out more about anxiety attacks or panic attacks so tat u
reg. e symptoms and know tat u are when u are having one (i think
urs is not tat severe la, since u dun associate it w doom)
-trainin urself in muscle-relaxation techniques: eg squeeze up all
ur body muscles as if u are having a fit for 15seconds then
relax..
-induce hyperventilation to reduce ur attacks
-change unrealistic thought (which is wat u are doing, reminding
urself tat its silly to think tat way), coping statements ( i can
get thru this)
-face the symptoms: allowin it to happen, and let e reactions
pass
-identify ur cause: i think its stress due to loss of job...
but if tis persists, better see doc...easier to manage with
medications. (most docs wld prescribe anti-depressants or
Benzodiapines..)
cheers