You're merrily driving on the road, having your window open, trying to hear the radio, when all of a sudden : Boom, it is there! The scary panic attack! You are suddenly encircled in a flow of heavy traffic on both sides, feeling unusually high or intoxicated with everything being imaginary or surreal. You're dizzy, confused and just barely realizing what is going on on. But you do know this : you have got a full blown panic attack.
I know, because I've 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 might experience are :
Heart battering Shaking uncertainty Dizzy Sick to your gut 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 folks only experience two these, other different ones each time. I don't think there is an answer as to the reasons why is that.
However, it's good to know some of the triggers of anxiety panic attack while driving, so you can recognize them. They'd help you, because once you recognize they're triggers, you are aware to what has happened to you. If you know what it is, you are no longer scared of it, you are AWARE.
Driving an unknown automobile Driving on an unknown road The pressure to overtake slow drivers Strong inward-bound traffic, especially in a stormy weather ( rain, mist, etc ) Signs reminding you of death on the roads ( seeing flowers, crosses along the road, commemoratives ) Crossing a narrow bridge
If, while driving, you're feeling the 1st suggestions 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, due to the road circumstances, then ensure you drive slowly, do not fret about the other drivers honking on you. It's their problem, not yours. Open your window, take some fresh air, breathe intensely. If you have water with you, drink a bit. Ensure that you mostly have a nice, relaxing CD with you, that you already know and love. Familiarity is really important to fall back to.
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