It may be difficult to figure out how to stop panic attacks completely but there steps you can take to stop or reduce chest pain anxiety when they happen. Deep breathing relaxation techniques are some of the cheapest and the most effective ways of reducing pain. However, sometimes, they may not be good enough by themselves. They will also not help if what you are dealing with is not anxiety. As you may well know, chest pain because of anxiety or panic attacks is very similar to chest pain felt by people who are about to have heart attacks or people with heart problems. This is why it is very important to consult a doctor. You need to find out if there is any physical basis for what you feel and get the right medication if such is the case. For people suffering from anxiety attacks, it is also helpful to undergo behavioral and cognitive therapy which will change the way you think and the way you feel.