Conquering Your Panic Attack Inside a Car

By Garyl Hany

Is your panic attack usually triggered while you are driving? If so, thinking about this: you are stuck in the middle of nowhere without anyone to help you out and then you notice there is a car with a key on the ignition. What would you do when you notice that it is almost dark and you are already hungry? Will you let your fear dominate you and are you going to conquer it? Without medication and drug, you can survive this situation.

Panic attack is far more powerful that anxiety attack or the repulsive feeling that is normally linked with fear, agitation, or being worried. Panic attack strikes without giving any warning. It happens when you feel a sudden blow of such a great fear.

Your fear of panic attack might have originated from the idea that it can attack any minute and anywhere, inside your house, car and office. Fortunately, you will notice if it is coming to make you suffer. The sweating and chills are all part of it. Just like you had seen in a horror movie, people will feel someone is coming close to get them. Your anxiety level will accelerate and then panic attack hits. From this statement, you understand that you can stop it before it attacks.

Try to understand your body reaction and if you notice some signs of panic attack, stop for a while and do a little relaxation exercises. If possible, stop near some trees so the air is much fresher. Open your window and breath fresh air so that there is enough oxygen for your brain to function normally. Do deep breathing for at least 5 minutes or if you think the symptoms are gone.

If you are not comfortable of walking out, do a positive affirmation. For instance, think that you are the master of the road and everyone fears your presence. The road is your friend and not your enemy. It brings you to your destination. Your destiny is your own making and if you choose, everything will be just fine.

Distraction will keep you occupied if you have difficulty convincing yourself. Listen to two people talking in the radio and then find ways to relate with them. This way you will get too distracted to think about your situation. You can also talk to your friends or family using an earphone. Lastly, you can use a professional CD to encourage you. - 29881

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