I can relate. I am not afraid of driving specifically, but scared of long road trips and traffic. It makes me feel claustrophobic. Like I am stuck and have no way out.
If you are able to do so, therapy has worked nicely for me. I am also on medication for anxiety. I am not at a great stage with medication right now, but I am able to function most of the time.
If you don't have insurance or not able to afford it try reaching out for help by searching what local support or help you can get for this.
You can get control over your panic and it is so liberating.

Driving actually helps me focus. However, I do not like being stuck in traffic. I also do not like being the passenger in a vehicle that is doing longer trips. I had a full blown panic attack on the way back from Gatlinburg once and it has made me stay away from long car trips.
Why are you losing your job? What are you worried about? Is there anything you can do to lessen your stress?
I see a counselor once a week and she is awesome. It helps me to vent and I have really grown a lot. She is an intern so her price is lower; that is how I have been able to afford it.
I hope things get better for you.

I can so much relate. I love to drive, always have,but having PA's sometimes get in my way.I believe we all have a different view on how we cope with driving.Its good you can drive on short trips alone, its that step you can take. Its also one of the steps that i was told to do to help me in my driving,if only a block or a mile more,try that and see if it helps. I was told by my doctor who specialize in PA's to take these steps and to do it everyday. Sometimes things can trigger a PA, i know only too well. Keep up what you are doing, don't give up,you are not alone.

I have panic attacks driving in big cities because I grew up in a very small town. I can't stand all the cars or the exits. Too many signs, too many roads. The concrete makes me uncomfortable etc. In the passenger seat I get very nervous in certain cities when others drive because I feel like we are gong to crash or get hit by someone constantly. Some of it is because the people are actually driving too fast or badly and it is warranted worry, but other times I almost cry because it is so upsetting. One thing I did to get over needed a driver is to just make myself do it. If you get really overwhelmed, try stopping off at a nearby rest stop or town and get out of the car for a while.

Hi Cab. I know where you are coming from. I am terrified of driving AND riding in the car and have times when I couldn't get in the car to save my life. Being in the care makes me feel trapped and freaked out, because I can't walk around or "flee" if I need to. I think it comes from one of my coping mechanisms I use a lot when I'm having a panic attack, I tend to pace, speed walk or just move around a lot when I'm in panic mode, it burns off some of the adrenaline and wears me out, making me feel better, faster. .

I don't drive. I was too anxious to even learn so good on you for aving a driver's license!

I get very anxious in cars. Especially if it's a long stretch of highway because I can'T get to help or even a toilet if I need one. I also dislike traffic because it makes me feel trapped.

But I still go in the car on the highway or when there is traffic. It is uncomfortable but I figure I need to face the fear to get better.

How come you are losing your job?