anxiety while driving or out places

[purple361681]

hi is there anyone else out here who has panic attacks while driving or going to the store? I use to be able to go anywhere and it didnt bother me but now i cant go anywhere without anxiety issues it comes out of no where.

[Forestina]

Just wanted to let you know you are not alone on this one. It is currently a big issue. As soon as I see a queue of traffic or being stopped at lights my anxiety escalates.

This affects me greatly in that I drive during the rush hour to tutor pupils. I have cancelled lessons but know this isn't the answer. It is I believe all about being stuck, not being in control, with no escape route. All of these issues have escalated recently and nothing is helping. It is truly exhausting.

I made myself go out in the car twice today and stand in checkout queues, all the time thinking. what if I faint or throw up. On some level I know it is irrational I mean how many people have you seen daily fleeing in panic from every day activities.

I am sorry I have no answers. I am just going to keep trying and hoping that one day I just accept there is a wait.

It is very hard and impacts so much on your life. As for the thought of anyone else driving me........ !!

[lovedogs51511]

Hi there I do too big time!!! I'm really bad all I can do is go to the store and the Drs twice a month. Other than that I stay home so I don't have to feel such horrible anxiety. I'm sorry you have to deal with it too. Its very frightening to be out in public but it sounds like you don't have it as bad as me but any anxiety can be scary. It just makes me so scared to go out anywhere. Hope you can get passed it.

[Starrlight]

Same type of issue here. Especially panicked when driving in traffic and waiting in line at a stop light..i think to myself that i will lift up the breaks before im supposed to. Also waiting in line to pick up my kiddos. So many times l feel like I may faint and i feel exposed as if people are watching me. I know im not that special ;p but keep feeling eyes on me. Because of anxiety i am constantly second guessing myself and when i cant drive i feel less independant.

But you know I had anxiety/panic issues like this and i beat it somehow, it just got easie, lifted so that it wasnt in my thoughts at all anymore so I believe we can get through it and be free.

[NedBraden]

You are not alone....

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Oh yes! I understand and may you find the strength to win this battle! I'm here for you!

[Aromley_]

Yeah it’s the reason why i don’t have my license yet and I’m 25.