I understand your fears totally, had many of these panic attacks in earlier years unfortunatly.
Highways, elevators, long walks with the dog in the woods, avoiding sociaal events..
What I learned is not never ever avoid these challenging circumstances!
I did just that for a long time and thus limiting my life and joy in life..
With help from some pills - not heavy stuff- I started to do these things again.
Costs a lot of accepting the fears and while knowing that the panic can strike again, still do it anyway....
OK not big challenges at first but gradually you pick up your life again.
The thing is to continue doing things that make you panic.
But please... do not close that door..by saying that you wont do that anymore..
Try getting real help, take pills or whatever and keep on going.
I don't want to oversimple your anxiety. Been there, done that believe me. It can really get to you, I know.
But fight it. Take back your life..
My two cents at least.
Thank you, I will see my doctor about going that route. It's a crippling for me as I can't seem to figure out what is causing the anxiety. I tried psychotherapy and it didn't seem to help me. I tried the super mom approach and it has failed miserably.@thankful
A behavioral therapist might suggest exposure therapy, which you can read about, make an appointment and emphasize the havoc pertaining to work, and transportation of children. Very positive to speak up, and all those tears are a credit to your perseverance. Driving is a privilege; you are setting a great example of that and I’m so glad I saw your posts. My Mother never addressed her fear of driving and missed countless opportunities to participate in her children’s activities. I remember delivering Girl Scout cookies in a taxi, at the age of nine! We lived in the country so I was ashamed of my embarrassment, but grateful for my Fathers taxi cab solution. Soon she could no longer leave our property. She never sought help. I admire your fortitude.
@me2a I can no longer do the things you have shared. I have no answers but can grasp the angst and it hurts. You are not the only one. I can no longer even ride in a car on the freeways. I tried and had to pull over and park my car. I will never try this again.
Do you know what brought this about??
@parus- Good morning! Some nasty weather headed our way but should clear up by tonight. It's not below freezing. After you pulled over in your car, how did you get to where you were going? This happened to me a lot during my "panic years". I'm calling it that because you and @me2a reminded me that I actually had quite a few. They also consisted of dry heaving, a lot. Do you want to be able to drive on the highway? I can see, with all the crazy drivers out there, why anyone would be fearful of driving on the highway, but I do believe that you are talking about a different type of fear.
@parus- Good morning! Some nasty weather headed our way but should clear up by tonight. It's not below freezing. After you pulled over in your car, how did you get to where you were going? This happened to me a lot during my "panic years". I'm calling it that because you and @me2a reminded me that I actually had quite a few. They also consisted of dry heaving, a lot. Do you want to be able to drive on the highway? I can see, with all the crazy drivers out there, why anyone would be fearful of driving on the highway, but I do believe that you are talking about a different type of fear.
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My 2 sons came to rescue me. Terrible for them to see their once strong mother reduced to a wimp. I can remember sitting there with traffic screaming by, trucks shaking my car. I will never try that again!! Fear is a terrible thing.
Will not be going back to PT. There method is force things. I now know there is no help. At least I know I tried. I am fed up with being bullied.
Lots of wind today. The Ides of March looms.
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My 2 sons came to rescue me. Terrible for them to see their once strong mother reduced to a wimp. I can remember sitting there with traffic screaming by, trucks shaking my car. I will never try that again!! Fear is a terrible thing.
Will not be going back to PT. There method is force things. I now know there is no help. At least I know I tried. I am fed up with being bullied.
Lots of wind today. The Ides of March looms.
@parus- Different PT businesses offer different approaches. Can you go to another one? It beaks my heart when you say that you know now that there isn't any hope. I don't want to give you platitudes but but I don't want you to give up. You are strong, there's always something around the corner!
@merpreb Doubtful. The whole world is after me for now. Time to crawl into my little world. Still in mega pain from PT. Not sore. Scheduled to have more tomorrow. Terrified!!
@parus- Such a confusing time for you, I know. It's like you are doomed if you do and damned if you don't. Have you talked to your therapist and tell her how painful it is after?
Thank you, I will see my doctor about going that route. It's a crippling for me as I can't seem to figure out what is causing the anxiety. I tried psychotherapy and it didn't seem to help me. I tried the super mom approach and it has failed miserably.@thankful
@me2a- Perhaps there are better suited, non addictive drug(s) that a Psychiatrist would recommend today, but for me this is what allowed me to take back my life. I never figured out why this was happening to me, but my Psychiatrist said simply think of a car. It needs all kinds of different fluids, etc. to keep in running and for some reason your body is not producing enough of that ingrediant. That was simple enough for me to grasp and I went with and never looked back. I wish you much success and good health! Jim @thelisamarie
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@merpreb I wouldn't why bring something back that you have overcome now
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2 ReactionsA behavioral therapist might suggest exposure therapy, which you can read about, make an appointment and emphasize the havoc pertaining to work, and transportation of children. Very positive to speak up, and all those tears are a credit to your perseverance. Driving is a privilege; you are setting a great example of that and I’m so glad I saw your posts. My Mother never addressed her fear of driving and missed countless opportunities to participate in her children’s activities. I remember delivering Girl Scout cookies in a taxi, at the age of nine! We lived in the country so I was ashamed of my embarrassment, but grateful for my Fathers taxi cab solution. Soon she could no longer leave our property. She never sought help. I admire your fortitude.
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5 Reactions@parus- Good morning! Some nasty weather headed our way but should clear up by tonight. It's not below freezing. After you pulled over in your car, how did you get to where you were going? This happened to me a lot during my "panic years". I'm calling it that because you and @me2a reminded me that I actually had quite a few. They also consisted of dry heaving, a lot. Do you want to be able to drive on the highway? I can see, with all the crazy drivers out there, why anyone would be fearful of driving on the highway, but I do believe that you are talking about a different type of fear.
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My 2 sons came to rescue me. Terrible for them to see their once strong mother reduced to a wimp. I can remember sitting there with traffic screaming by, trucks shaking my car. I will never try that again!! Fear is a terrible thing.
Will not be going back to PT. There method is force things. I now know there is no help. At least I know I tried. I am fed up with being bullied.
Lots of wind today. The Ides of March looms.
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1 Reaction@parus- Different PT businesses offer different approaches. Can you go to another one? It beaks my heart when you say that you know now that there isn't any hope. I don't want to give you platitudes but but I don't want you to give up. You are strong, there's always something around the corner!
@parus- Is there someone on here bullying you?
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1 Reaction@merpreb Doubtful. The whole world is after me for now. Time to crawl into my little world. Still in mega pain from PT. Not sore. Scheduled to have more tomorrow. Terrified!!
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1 Reaction@parus- Such a confusing time for you, I know. It's like you are doomed if you do and damned if you don't. Have you talked to your therapist and tell her how painful it is after?
@me2a- Perhaps there are better suited, non addictive drug(s) that a Psychiatrist would recommend today, but for me this is what allowed me to take back my life. I never figured out why this was happening to me, but my Psychiatrist said simply think of a car. It needs all kinds of different fluids, etc. to keep in running and for some reason your body is not producing enough of that ingrediant. That was simple enough for me to grasp and I went with and never looked back. I wish you much success and good health! Jim @thelisamarie
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