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Posted 9/8/2016 12:09 AM (GMT 0)
I just recently found out that I might have anxiety. I was having random light headedness and close to fainting. I haven't been driving much because wasn't sure what was going on for the longest time. I drove my daughter to get doctors appointment today and for some reason at red lights I started feeling anxious, lightheaded. I was freaking out and so sacred. I have never had this happen while driving before, usually it happens when I'm in a grocery store. Does anyone else get these while driving? This is just horrible..
Posted 9/8/2016 3:15 AM (GMT 0)
CM,

Yes, many people have panic while driving! It is a common place, and is similar to feeling trapped in a situation...which is a definite trigger.

I am sorry this happened...it is scary to be sure....

...but the good news is, is that there are many coping skills you can do right in the car, even while driving.

Breathing Exercises and Positive Mantras can be used just about anywhere, in any situation! Practice them regularly, so you will be ready with them when needed! (see our Resources for info)

How about other management tools? Are you currently taking an Rx...or in therapy? Doing all you can to seek your recovery will be well worth the effort!

There is help and hope.:)

Keep posting!

S.C.
Posted 9/8/2016 3:42 AM (GMT 0)
I tried calling myself down, tried some breathing exercises. I am taking a couple different meds. But I just started them. The doctor said it would take a couple weeks to kick in... Really hoping it gets better soon. All of this kind of started all of the suddeb. So it's scary.. I don't feel like myself anymore scared to go out because I feel like I'll have some sort of anxiety/ panick attack. I have thought about therapy too. Thank you!


Scaredy Cat said...
CM,

Yes, many people have panic while driving! It is a common place, and is similar to feeling trapped in a situation...which is a definite trigger.

I am sorry this happened...it is scary to be sure....

...but the good news is, is that there are many coping skills you can do right in the car, even while driving.

Breathing Exercises and Positive Mantras can be used just about anywhere, in any situation! Practice them regularly, so you will be ready with them when needed! (see our Resources for info)

How about other management tools? Are you currently taking an Rx...or in therapy? Doing all you can to seek your recovery will be well worth the effort!

There is help and hope.:)

Keep posting!

S.C.

Posted 9/8/2016 4:18 AM (GMT 0)
Okay...you are off to a good start with seeing your doctor and starting treatment!

However, it is true that it can take a few weeks for therapeutic levels of the med to reach a place where you will start to feel better...so hang in there, it will get better.:)

I do encourage the therapy if it is an option that is available to you!

Keep up with the good work, and seek more tools from the Resources for the best possible progress.:)

S.C.
Posted 9/8/2016 4:59 AM (GMT 0)
Thanks for the encouragement. I'm definitely needing it. I think I'll try going to therapy. Hoping it gets better soon. Thanks again !



Scaredy Cat said...
Okay...you are off to a good start with seeing your doctor and starting treatment!

However, it is true that it can take a few weeks for therapeutic levels of the med to reach a place where you will start to feel better...so hang in there, it will get better.:)

I do encourage the therapy if it is an option that is available to you!

Keep up with the good work, and seek more tools from the Resources for the best possible progress.:)

S.C.

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