I decided to check out this site because I am dealing with panic disorder. My panic attacks come out of nowhere mostly when I am driving or when I am supposed to be participating in my morning meetings at work. I've suffered from panic attacks for about 10 years, and have been on all types of meds. I currently have a general practitioner that wants to shove every possible antidepressant down my throat. I am super sensitive to most that I have tried, and I have a full time job that I have to be mentally focused for, and she doesn't understand why I stop taking them after a few days. I can't sleep, I'm dizzy, my head is cloudy, I feel higher than a kite, etc. I have noticed what works for me is taking 0.25mgs of Xanax 4 times a day so it is constantly in my system. She is totally against this form of treatment, and has told me she will never increase my dosage. She prescribes me 0.25mg to be used no more than twice a day. I am currently trying to find another doctor and have an appointment with a psychiatrist, but not until mid June.
I just wish there was another way of dealing with these attacks and I am looking for any help anyone has to offer. I don't want to be on meds for the rest of my life. I just want to live my life free of fear. I remember when it wasn't a big deal to get in my car and just drive. Now, I worry that I will panic when I get in my car for a short distance. I am moving in with my boyfriend this weekend, which makes my drive to work an additional half hour and that's because I avoid expressway driving.
Does anyone have any tricks they use to deal while driving?
