Panic Attacks Support Group
A panic attack is a period of intense fear or discomfort, typically with an abrupt onset and usually lasting no more than thirty minutes. Symptoms include trembling, shortness of breath, heart palpitations, sweating, nausea, dizziness, hyperventilation, and sensations of choking or smothering. Panic attacks can be very sudden, appear to be unprovoked, and are often...
My driving anxiety has started again. I had it a while back ands aged somehow to move on. I was good for a while but now the panic is back again. I am back on Ativan .5 mg and lexapro 20 mg a day. Started both a few weeks ago. The Ativan was a motiveless last time I had this problem but this time doesn't seem to be helping as much. I have found the last few days I am taking a pill and a half twice a day ( on my way to and from work). Also seems like it take hours to kick in. So scared and discouraged. I find myself avoiding the highways again of they are too congested (hate feeling trapped) so I take all back roads which is just ridiculous!! I panic driving that I'm so tempted to pull over and beg/pay a stranger to help me - although I don't know what they would do. By avoiding the highways I take some roads getting into the city that are not the best areas but I guess I would take my chances. I just hate it. I ordered two books today by Claire weeks - I've heard about from this group. Sorry for going on and on just need some support - feeling defeated.
Thanks for reading.
Thanks for reading.
if the lexapro works for you it will help a lot but can take several weeks to cut in
ativan as needed helps
breathe deep and slow when panicky
driving problems are common
I'm just tired of this. I feel like a child instead of a grow. Woman with a great career yet can't drive myself to and from work without panicking. Pretty silly. Damn I wish there was a cure. But I'll keep trying to get. Erred and take my focus off myself and the symptoms. Best of luck to all of us. Again thanks for the replies.