How do I beat panic attacks naturally

Hi Kitty,

I'm sorry you're having such a rough experience with your new job. Panic attacks are actually pretty common. One positive here is that, based on your message, they seem to be situational. This makes them much easier to address than if they were occurring randomly. The key though is to determine what may be triggering them. There's certainly not enough information in your message to determine what key issues are present here. I'll guess and say that maybe there is some trauma history behind the panic attacks, or maybe they're occurring because of anxiety associated with performing the job duties competently. While I can't give targeted recommendations based on your message, here are some general recommendations:

1. The best natural remedy for panic attacks (when they're occurring or about to occur) is breathing. When you have a panic attack your blood pressure and your heart rate become elevated. Through breathing in and out with long breaths (it's recommended that you breathe out for two seconds longer than you breathe in, so for example, five seconds in and seven seconds out), you can increase the oxygen that goes to your brain, reducing your blood pressure and heart rate. You may notice a bit of lightheadedness, and you'll have to find what works for you. While it may not be feasible during a flight, paced breathing is another great technique. With this you will need to watch a clock.
2. There are other great coping skills, and if they're not that effective, consider using more than one at once (such as counting backwards while doing deep breathing, or muscle relaxation while counting backwards). Grounding techniques may be very effective if you're having intrusive thoughts. There are numerous grounding techniques, but they can include counting the tiles on a wall, noticing the corners of the room (or plane), paying attention to how it feels when your feet touch the ground, looking for everything of a certain color in the room (or plane), etc. The purpose is to orient yourself with the present.
3. Dealing with the underlying issues, whatever they are, is key. If trauma is the cause, there are excellent treatments for trauma, and I highly recommend EMDR treatment. CBT treatment can also be effective with trauma, and it can help with other causes of anxiety. I highly recommend you give therapy a try. 
4. Take a look at your lifestyle and whether there are certain behaviors that may be contributing. For example, not getting enough sleep could increase your risk of having panic attacks. Consuming caffeine could do the same. You may find it helpful to exercise and to talk about your anxious thoughts on a regular basis as preventative measures.]
5. Challenging thoughts that cause you to feel anxious can help. I don't know what those thoughts are, but if you can identify them (therapy can help with that), you can use counter thoughts and positive self-talk statements to change the way you think. When you change the way you think, you change the way you feel and the way you behave. 

These are just a few ideas, and again, without more information it's hard to know exactly what's going on.

I would be happy to work with you, and whether you choose to receive therapy on BetterHelp or elsewhere, I do encourage you to give mental health treatment a try.

Take care,

Nick