I find it hard, too. I probably look pretty twitchy to the rest of the room, what with rubbing my neck & temples, clenching my fists, and popping my jaw, LOL. I'm not having full-blown panic attacks though -- just a lot of tension and a sense of despair.
I hope the counselor has some advice for you tomorrow -- if the problem persists, you might look into CBT (cognitive behavior therapy) which is supposed to work well with a lot of anxiety disorders.