My life was ruled by panic attacks. Here’s my seven-point guide to tackling anxiety

Author Tim Clare spent a year researching his condition and trying every treatment he could. This is what worked

I'm pinned to the floor, screaming. From two rooms away comes the sound of nursery rhymes, playing at full volume - my wife's attempt to drown me out, so I don't frighten our baby daughter. I'm having a panic attack. I am terrified and, beneath the fear, burning with shame.

A couple of years ago, this was my reality. For more than a decade, panic attacks had controlled my life. I had several every week. I was continually, grindingly anxious.