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Posted 11/1/2013 7:55 PM (GMT 0)
Ive posted this on the fibro forum also, as that is where I spend most of my time, but perhaps this post is more fitting here:

This has happened before, probably a good six months ago...but today I was driving with the kids in the car, just 20mins down the road, on a dual carriageway...I started to feel faint and sweaty and my legs turned to jelly...it felt like my face was tingly and i was losing blood from it...
I pulled over on a slip road, then pulled myself together, got 10 mins back down the road, nearly reached my destination and then had another
All morning I had been having strange heart sensations (have had this before) palpitations, fast heartbeat, tremors...I shouldnt have driven, but I had promised the kids - anyway walked the rest of the way to destination and got my friend to drive my car back home

Has anyone else had a panic attack whilst driving?

Im worse when my fatigue is at its worse

Its such a scary and strange thing
Posted 11/1/2013 11:47 PM (GMT 0)
I am sorry that happen to you. You did what you had to do and everyone was safe that's what is most important. I hope that you are feeling a bit better now. This is not a set back but fear trying to creep back in, please don't give in to it.
Posted 11/2/2013 1:42 AM (GMT 0)
Low blood sugar makes me feel the same way. Peace

Larry ***
Posted 11/2/2013 4:26 AM (GMT 0)
Hi Wackers,

Having panic while driving is very common. Many people experience this as either the driver or passenger, so know that you are not alone.

In our Resources, you will find great exercises to reduce panic such as these links.

http://www.ehow.com/video_4405003_breathing-exercises-panic-attacks.html

http://www.psybersquare.com/anxiety/panic_relax_I



Practice this along with other coping skills to reduce overall anxiety levels, and so that you can know these exercises very well and have them ready when and if you need them.;)

Keep posting with us!

S.C.

Posted 11/3/2013 1:06 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks for all your advice on here - I have checked out the links and they are very helpful..thanks

I have another question - can anxiety cause heart to do weird things? I get racing heart often (that is why I am on Beta Blockers) and palpitations and tremors and twitches etc...i get all these even when not feeling anxious!

I never know if its a deep down anxiety or my fibro playing up :o)
Posted 11/3/2013 4:40 PM (GMT 0)
Yes, as long as you have had a recent check up, and all was well...then you can safely assume these are anxiety symptoms, and focus on stress management

One of the hardest things for anxiety sufferers to accept are the physical manifestations of it in the absence of feeling stressed...but the fact is, we often have symptoms in times of apparent calm. This is baffling to many people, so know that you are not alone in this.:)

Keep working on the coping skills and keep posting...things can and will get better!

S.C.
Posted 11/3/2013 5:03 PM (GMT 0)
My heart does funny motions too when I have an attack. I know my ticker is all good so I breathe deep and think of the wind blowing my cares away.
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