<prompt> If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patients description.My name is Louise and I am 22 years old and suffering from very bad anxiety. I am a waitress and it has been affecting me at work. I just went to the shoe store to buy new sneakers and I had an anxiety attack at the register. I cannot deal with this anymore and I need it to stop. Its been going on for about three months now and it is getting very severe. I at times feel my heart beating so fast I think I m dying. Help! I am a senior in college graduating in May and I sometimes feel stressed but not enough to have such severe anxiety. Please make it stop.  <response>: Degree understand your concerns went through your details. I can understand your emotions. The best method to manage anxiety is to know it well. Anxiety is part of body defense mechanism. Whenever you face a fear situation, body prepares our body to FIGHT OR RUN. Therefore, anxiety is bodies preparation for a positive outcome. Therefore, you cannot altogether avoid anxiety, but you can surely manage it by knowing and understanding it. Psychotherapy and meditation are helpful for anxiety management. You may consult a psychologist. If you still need my assistance in this regard, please use this link. Please remember to describe the whole problem with full detail. Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications. Good luck. 