I Have Had a Panic Attack

It was last Sunday and it was my first. It was so horrible.
Today it's two weeks since I found my dad died on his bed. It was the most awful thing I lived before but I could cry, be sad, talk about what he used to say to me and things he did...but suddenly, without expecting I found such a terrible anguish. I couldn't appart from my mind his face when I was calling him. I was so nervous and scared.
Luckily, the doctor arrived a gave a valium shot to me.
I'm worried about having another attack. I suffer anxiety and I'm being treated for that but I nevef had a panic attack before.
What I'm working with meditation didn't help me. I couldn't focus on anything else but the bad I was feeling and trying to look for a solution in vain.
What would you do in these cases?

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Malina · 51-55, F

I'm so sorry. It's totally normal to be experiencing panic attacks after such a tramattic incident. If you feel one coming on, focus on regulating your breath. Calming it through slow inhale and exhales. (((Hugs)))

twistermind · 51-55, F

Thank you for your kind words.
I tried to give a deep breath but I couldn't. I know that this is the best. I also saw in the movies how people put a plastic bag to breath. Not sure if it's a good thing to see.
Still haven't told with my psychologist.

Malina · 51-55, F

Don't focus on so much deep breathing.. just calming the flow. Sometimes breathing in a paper bag helps. I struggled for years with panic atracks. @twistermind:

twistermind · 51-55, F

@Malina: I understand.
Thanks a lot!