Panic attacks

[worcester]

Hi mature female, having huge panic attacks when driving, almost to the point where i pass out, any advice really appreciated, tried medication but didn't suit it, so back to docs for reassessment.:weep:

[diane07]

Hi worcester

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Please take some time to read the website articles on the left as well for loads of advice and tips.

[Groundhog]

Hi and welcome.

I don’t suffer panic attacks so its hard for me to relate but I do know people that do have panic when driving carry an ‘emergency kit’ with them for when they have an attack. A kit containing the things that you can use for your specific scenario. Might be a bag in case you are hyperventilating, a drink of choice(not alcohol), Bachs remedy, that type of thing.

What meds were you on that didn’t agree with you?
Are you normally a confident driver?

[worcester]

Hi thanks for the reply, i normally carry bachs remedy and a bottle of water, i'll add a paper bag too now - i'm normally confident when driving, doc put me on seroxat (paroxetine) had sickness, dizziness, palpitations with them - feeling better now that i've stopped taking them, back to doc's for review this week.

[gaaron]

hi worcester,

I keep a tin of sweets - bachs in the car just in case.
:welcome:

[worcester]

I'll put Bach's sweets in my bag too now. Thanks.

[Shelsy]

Hi and welcome, I suffer as you do when Im faced with a traffic jam Im ok as long as it keeps moving,I keep in the slow lane when I see red tail lights ahead as it makes me feel that I can pull over onto the hard shoulder if need be.
I keep chocolate and a magazine to read in the car to distract me (only when stationary of course!!)
Good luck
Shelsy