Best way to ease a panic attack while driving?

Question

My anxiety has been getting so much more worse and it’s hard for me to drive 20 minutes away. Any tips and tricks on what to do? I immediately enter panic mode when I’m halfway there.

Answer

Deep, slow breaths.... through your nose and out through your mouth… in for four, hold for four, out for five.… Also, repeat to yourself, "I'm already there safely", and visualize yourself there safely. Pull over and do this if you need to. Cold air is good advice also. ￼

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Dang! Is this an epidemic? I've become an anxious driver too, I even made a post about it not too long ago. I agree with the other comment, AC all the way up and in your face. Also, find your entertainment of choice, I now prefer podcasts or storytimes more than music.  You can also hands-free listen to family audios and respond, I did this on a long drive and it felt like a conversation. If it gets worse, really do visit your doctor and see if there's anything you can do or take.

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I've had to stop driving on freeways because of anxiety. Don't hesitate to pull over if you need to. You can be late. It's better than the alternative. Try grounding exercises. I look around and name what I see. I like to count things, like "5 trees" and "4 white cars" or just name colors if it's too much. "Yellow sign," "blue car," "green grass." I count letters in words (if you've pulled over), so like a sign on the road: "M-I-L-L-E-R: 6 letters." Anything like that which takes your mind from the emotional state it's in back to objective facts. Observe everything around you. Breathe, and pay attention to how it feels when the air goes in and out.
Most importantly, practice these things when you are NOT having a panic attack so it becomes easier to slip right into calm, grounding exercises when you need them.

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Cold air helps me idk why and I’ve even bought a fan to have it blowing on me while driving. Calming music and I hum to it. Something cold to drink too. Do you like reading? Maybe play an audiobook? If necessary don’t be afraid to pull into a parking lot and try some breathing exercises to calm yourself down or call your safe person and talk with them. Anxiety sucks ☹️

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