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for 20 år siden 0 +0 / -0 17

Driving is the hardest on me as well...... 2 things I have done to help me in my worst hour is...... Recreate a pleasant driving trip that you went on when you were a child. Start and stop at the same places and have the same amount of people in the car you had when you were a child.....recreate that same day over(even down to what area you ate at....after that/ THIS SOUNDS SILLY/ Find the funniest comedian/ Song/ Whatever/ and buy the CD and play it while driving......This day and age, there is something out there you can buy that will make you laugh when you hear it......Play it loud while driving......I constantly have to remind myself that automobiles were designed to enhance my way of life and NOT reduce it!!!!!

for 20 år siden 0 +0 / -0 53

I get along fine, for the most part, in my general area but if I even think of driving on the highway I start to hyperventilate. I HAD to drive my son to his football game last weekend and because of construction I could only go on the highway ... by the time I reached the field my neck was as stiff as a metal bar, my shoulders ached and I was having chest pain. I calmed down pretty quickly and found a way to drive home off the highway but it was profound. I was sort of proud that I even did that though so I consider the one way journey a success rather than a failure. I find that listening to soothing music helps (which I didn't have that day) or singing. Fighting it sounds good too!!! :)

for 20 år siden 0 +0 / -0 19

The kick boxing class would be great, IF I could get there, I could do alot of things......IF I could get there!!. Thats what I am hoping to accomplish, driving in a mad city, with too many lanes of traffic and too many cars, just to get two miles down the road. It's horrible. But I have hope, and I need that most of all. I hope I get some meds that will help me get to that point....THanks JEANNIE

for 20 år siden 0 +0 / -0 4

Why don't you enroll in a kickboxing class in your new town? You could meet people and get out more, most importantly you could distract yourself from your panic attacks.

for 20 år siden 0 +0 / -0 19

thanks for everyones support. I just had a great experience! My sister called me and told me to get angry, and fight this panic. I use to be able to fight everything. After I hung up the phone, I let everything that has been bothering me for years just pour out of my mouth. I hit pillows and screamed, and just let it all out. I feel great, I haven't felt this good since I moved to this new place. I know if I could stay somewhat "angry", not dangerously so, but mad, at the panic, and what has happened to me, I believe I can beat this thing. I just have to work myself up everyday, and force myself to get out. Has anyone ever tried that before. I truly wish I had boxing gloves, and a bag to hit. It would be great! Jeannie

for 20 år siden 0 +0 / -0 71

Hi Sonja, Personally, I am proud of you for being able to drive at all. I am 31 and have never been able to get my license because of panic. Good for you for getting in the car and driving! It's OK, if you feel like you're going to pass out - you can always pull over until you feel better. I like the idea of music. Maybe you could bring some of your favourite CDs to listen to? When I'm particularly panicky, Enya or Sarah McLachlan always seem to do the trick. When I have anticipatory anxiety about something I need to do, like flying, something peppy always helps. Barenaked Ladies or Avril Lavigne are some of my favorites. (Can you tell I'm Canadian and support Canadian music?? :)) Good luck. It can only get better from here. Sarah :)

for 20 år siden 0 +0 / -0 99

Panic when you are driving is enough to make you wreck! I have to turn the radio on nice and loud so I can sing along with the song or turn the air on full blast cold. It is a horrible feeling.

for 20 år siden 0 +0 / -0 12049

Sonja, Welcome and please continue to share your thoughts with us. There are many people within this support group that share the same questions and concerns as you. We are all a group of individuals who support each other. It is great to hear you have started the "Panic Program". Each session is based on the previous session, so we strongly advise that you work slowly through the program and not jump ahead. I usually let everyone know that our online support group is wonderful. they are strong, knowledgeable and most of all supportive. Keep us posted, we are always here for you, Josie

for 20 år siden 0 +0 / -0 4

Hi, I am new to the site also I am in the 2nd week of the panic program. My whole fear stems from driving and the fear of passing out while I drive. I found that positive self talk helps and if I begin to get scared I sing in the car to let out the tension and distract myself. I also remember that when I have an attack or feel anxious, I am more alert and it will help in case something does happen. Now though, I am moving to LA and right now it seems like a driving nightmare. Hopefully, I will be able to handle it.

for 20 år siden 0 +0 / -0 52

Hi, I'm fairly new to this site too. I think you'll find the "Tools" section (to your left) as a great resource. I reently started the Panic Program and find useful info and tools even though my symptoms seem different than a lot of other peoples. Take some time and look at info on this site. I have only had one attack while driving but I didn't know how to handle it. I hade a friend with me and it was before I had the nerve to tell her of my problem so I just prayed and tried to cover it up (hoping I didn't pass out). I find that distracting myself (TRYING anyway) helps a lot. SOmetimes I'll humm or start walking around...anything that makes me have to concentrate on 2 or more things at once.....seems to make my brain less focused on what my body is up to. Keep in touch...and know that everyone here is pulling for each other and we all have more in common than you might imagine.

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