Hi mike.
When ever i read a post like yours, about someone who as been well for a while, then it starts up again. The first thing that pops into my mind is. "whats happened in your life recently to upset you or cause you more stress than usual". prolonged stress was the cause of my panic, so i can totaly relate when you say stress caused your anxiety in the first place. IMHO relaxing is important, but more important is to deal with the issue's that are causing you more stress than usual. Suffering with this condition isnt nice, and nothing is worth the price of bringing it back in my book. This condition as been a great educator for me. I seem to have always lived my life for others, which does cause stress when you find it hard to say "NO, sorry" to people. When i start to overcome the worst of this, i know a major attitude change is called for to keep me well. Sounds a bit selfish i know, but this condition is more selfish to you and me in our daily life. So my advice (for what its worth) is to have a close look at your life, a lot of things can creep in over several months to cause you stress, without you even being aware of it because it can be so gradual. Over working, too many late nights, especialy as you get older. I dont know if you know this saying "trying to burn the candle at both ends", which is what you do when you're young "go to work, party while 3am, a few hours sleep, then back to work". (i wish) not at 43 though lol. I get more anxiety if i dont get a good night sleep, so i know there some truth in getting quality rest and relaxation. Anyway, you just chill for a while, i'm sure that will do you a world of good
Best wishes
Mudslinger uk
