You’re merrily driving on the road, having your window open, trying to listen to the radio, when all of a sudden : Boom, it is there! The feared panic attack! You are all of a sudden besieged in a flow of high-traffic on both sides, feeling unusually high or drunk with everything being imaginary or surreal. You are dizzy, confused and just barely realizing what’s going on. But you do know this : you have a full blown panic attack.
I know, because I have been through it. Not everyone feels like you’re right or drunk, there are a variety of symptoms that you can experience. Other symptoms that you could experience are :
Heart pounding Shaking uncertainty Dizzy Sick to your belly Feel a bit like you’re dying or going silly
These are all terribly common manifestations. We do not experience each one of them at the same time. Some people only experience 2 these, other different ones each time. I do not believe there is an answer as to the reasons why is that.
However, it’s good to understand some of the triggers of anxiety panic attack while driving, so you can recognise them. They would help you, because after you recognize they are triggers, you are aware to what has happened to you. If you know what it is, you are no longer terrified of it, you are AWARE.
Driving an unknown automobile Driving on an unknown road The pressure to overtake slow drivers Strong inward-bound traffic, particularly in a stormy weather ( rain, mist, etc ) Signs reminding you of death on the roads ( seeing flowers, crosses along the road, memorials ) Crossing a narrow bridge
If, while driving, you are feeling the first signs of a panic attack approaching, don’t panic! ( I know, easier said than done ). Slow down, and pull over your automobile, if you can. If you cannot, because of the road circumstances, then ensure you drive slowly, don’t worry about the other drivers honking on you. It’s their problem, not yours. Open your window, take some clean air, inhale deeply . If you have water with you, drink a bit. Ensure that you always have a nice, relaxing CD with you, that you already know and love. Familiarity is very important to fall back to.
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