Yep, I've had and still have that problem. It's very frustrating. I had gotten over it once. Now, something has triggered it again and I have to go through all the same crap I went through before, about fighting through knowing that panic attacks won't kill me...etcc..etc...I hate it.

Oh ya. I have had problems with driving off and on. I absolutely can't drive long distances at all. I am sure I would die. Although I rationally know that is not going to happen. Trust me I feel like a moron as well. Why the hell is this happening? I can't figure it out. I used to be "normal" then one day I stopped being able to do many things I have always done. I hate it so much.

I believe this is a control issue. Do any of you have a problem with the car taking control when you are driving? Or, further more, you have a problem of other people driving with you in the car, and not control of the wheel? Ask yourself this... why do you have a problem with not being in control? This may lead you to the main issue of your anxiety. Did you have a situation where you weren't in control and something went wrong?

I had this problem years ago until I went on meds. Then I was fine until I went off of the meds. So, I am back on them now and it is getting a bit better. I don't know why this happens but it can curb your lifestyle quite a bit if you are not careful.

My fear is a loss of control of self and a loss of control in front of others which would lead to embarrassment.

anxiousme I feel the EXACT SAME WAY you do. I don't know what to do...it's so frustrating. Huh800 I do have issues when I'm not in control. It's interesting that you ask whether or not I've been considering the question "why do I have a problem with being in control?" because I ask myself that all the time. It may be because I feel like when I'm in control, nothing will happen but if someone else is, I am alone with my thoughts and I have no control over where the car is going, and I don't know what to think from there. I had a panic attack the other night when my boyfriend took another route home from the place we were. Now I don't want to go to that place anymore unless I'm driving and even then, I'm uncomfortable. It's taking a long time to desensitize myself, fighting back against the anxiety.

I hate driving on highways at night where there is no median to separate traffic. I get scared that with every head light coming towards me that they were gonna cross center line and kill me which would give me a panic attack. So now I don't drive alone at night or I have someone else drive. I also can't drive on the interstate because it gives me panic attacks. So trust me ur not alone! I still don't know how to handle the interstate because I haven't dealt with it yet, but u just have to remember to breathe and do some positive thinking. Try turning some music on and sing along to distract u from thoughts of having a panic attack. Good luck to you! :)

My fear when I drive has nothing to do with wrecks or getting hurt in any way. My fear is that I'll just up and lose it, wherever I am. All in my head!