Looking for advice

Hi, I am new here but not new to panic.  I have GAD and panic disorder with agoraphobia.  I currently take prozac daily and xanax when needed and I mostly have the panic under control.  Except for one thing, I do not like to ride in cars with other people.  And now I have a problem, my boss has asked me to attend a client meeting with her this thursday and we would drive together.  It is over an hour's drive away in heavy traffic and I'm terrified.  Since she has told me this I have been so upset and sick to my stomach.  I don't think I can do it, I would prefer to drive myself and just meet her there.  One of the symptoms I get with a panic attack is I throw up so I'm just so scared that will happen (it has several times in the past).  I don't know what to do.  Should I just be honest with boss and tell her about the panic and that I want to just meet her there?  I know I should face my fears but I'm just not ready for this one.  Any one been in a situation like this?  What have you done?  Any advice???

Hi Silo and welcome!

We have had this very topic before...you are not the first to have this dilemma.

I tend to agree with Larry. I think that with this short notice, you could not really work on any self-help preparation that would be effective in time...so it is best to be honest and drive yourself.

The only reason I can see your boss maybe objecting, is if she planned on using the drive in the car as a prep time for the meeting...so be sure and offer to have a time to discuss things with her ahead of the meeting.

If you would like ideas for treating this issue for future events, let me know and I will be glad to make some suggestions.:)

Best wishes and post anytime.

Scaredy Cat