How to Handle Panic Attacks While Driving

I call my wife, and she talks me through things. I drive for a living... Also, distracting myself by focusing on the road and playing a little 'eye-spy' or something helps too

Find a safe place to park and call someone if they can help you calm down

Definitely pull over and if it’s safe walk or walk in place. my first panic attack happened when I was driving! It was by far the worst outcome of any panic attack. I hyperventilated and expelled all of my CO2 from my blood which made my hands and feet go numb and curl up so tight I was unable to drive with them going 75mph! Long of the short, I drove with my forearms to the nearest business and asked them to call 911. From that day on (3 years) I had them every day. I never figured out exactly how to get rid of them. But what helped was to do controlled breathing through the nose and out of the mouth. Turn on relaxing nature sounds, but not too loud. Just be really careful pulling over in certain high speed traffic or shallow shoulders. If you have them often while driving maybe ask for some kind of non drowsy anxiety medication. They have some that are not habit forming. I hope things get better soon! 🫶🏽

Pull over!! Implement techniques you know help calm you down. And once your feel 100% ready start to drive again, or call a friend to pick you up. ❤️