i'm sorry to hear you're going through this. anxiety is no fun no matter what causes it! i suggest you investigate cognitive behavioral therapy (cbt). this type of therapy is issue-based and is designed to help resolve issues like yours quite quickly -- often in four to five sessions. if that sounds impossible take it from me: it can happen! in a nutshell cognitive behavioral therapy helps you recognize the early symptoms of in your case an anxiety episode coming on so that you can disrupt your body's physical response to the trigger. you already know your trigger: heights. since you can't avoid the trigger cbt will teach you how to change your thought patterns and behaviors to derail the panic attack before it can get started. it sounds easy and it actually can be easy -- with some practice. you can find many therapists who specialize in cbt. i urge you to find one and get started soon because there's no reason for you to continue limiting your life (and experiencing the nasty symptoms of a panic attack) for even one more day. wishing you well!
i have a severe fear of heights recently when i stand less than two feet off the ground i have an anxiety attack. i feel like i can't breath and my whole body shakes. this has happened in the last year or so an example is tonight i had to change my smoke detector batteries and stand on a chair. i couldn't do it. i live in a house with a loft and i have never been upstairs!