hehe its true, one does need to get through the initial symptoms before the ice starts breaking, and, doing so like you said; the stuff can all build up on top of each other, yes indeed.
did you see your doctor??
if the Beta-Blockers do work-out, id also seriously take advantage of it by practicing what you do know of CBT/DBT ASAP, or maybe when your daily grind starts to smooth out.
its true how you described the stark, polar opposites of opinion on how to go about practicing this routine of thought. but this only makes sense to me thinking that psychs might want their process recognized by their peers, or, that we all learn and view things a bit differently, so these opinions are maybe only varying ways to relate - IDK, thats one way of looking at it.
again, i know you can achieve with time and practice a habit of speaking, and thinking in a CBT type syntax, but practice in a way that will be affective! like you have said, its too much atm and you could use the assistance from the drugs. this sounds like a good idea to me, and knowing only what you have mentioned of your personal life, doing the best you can in school etc, is whats most important right now. staying healthy and living up to your potential - this is your goal it seems, and it sounds like you are still taking all the necessary steps to achieve it!
maybe take the most reasonable steps for now to finish this semester, such as the Beta Blockers or a script that is helpful to you. then when this semester is over you can focus on yourself more in order to take control of this panic D/O, for the next semester with a therapist or psych.
im serious about Hemi-Synch, it is a science of the mind that is simple fact. when the Left and Right hemispheres of our mind are working together in conjunction - IDK what to say, things are just easier, and we are more attuned and relaxed...
it isnt a new catchy trend, not at all, this is a valid, recognized practice that we cant help but be affected by, mentally and physically.
when i learned Hemi-Synch, it was as enforced and valued as CBT was! both of which i use daily still, um, 15-17 years later.
if you can see the Isis thing i posted going clock and counter clock wise, you are simply using both hemispheres equally, or the L or R dominantly. ignore the comments, its a simple thing, and trying to pick it apart being over-analytical wont happen. my brother also tried to disassemble it, and he is a computer programmer, it cant be done.
this sort of thing is common in Asia for example, in large executive firms and grade schools to help get every one in synch amongst each other as-well. it one of the best things we can do at the start and ending of our days.
