Hi,

Has anyone tried beta blockers for panic attacks? They basically prevent the heart rate from rising too much and so help to quell the panic. I once had an absolute nightmare journey to Carlisle and couldn't see how I was going to be able to drive home. My girlfriend suggested I try beta blockers and, miraculously, the journey home was a breeze and I even felt confident enough to take a detour through the lake district! They're no miracle drug, but they can help to reduce the extremes of panic and it's consequent aftermath.

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