Whether you've had one panic attack or 20, a psychologist can help you get a handle on your symptoms and triggers. If therapy seems scary or expensive, Wilson suggests starting with some self-help books or websites to learn more about them. Research shows that some people will actually get better just by educating themselves about the condition, he says. So even just reading something like this can help you to make some sense of it. A few good places to start would be the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, the American Psychological Association, and the National Institute of Mental Health.