Panic Attacks Returning...

[xXcanthelpmyselfXx]

So, I thought I was out of the woods from this, but I found that while I was driving with my mum today, I just felt this sudden fear, like it came crashing down on me. All the possible "What-if's" for seemingly every part of my life hit me like a freight train. I gripped the wheel hard, and tried to ignore it, but my my mum was talking about my parents fighting and it definitely didn't help. And I just felt like I needed out, and I couldn't breathe. I don't know why this happens, but it seems like it just happens no matter what I'm doing or where I am. I brought this up because I'm going to start seeing a counselor, and I'm not sure what exactly I should put on the form to mention these. Any advice on that? Also, does anyone have advice on calming down during one? Having it happen while I was driving scared me, and I want to know if there's anyway I could get it to calm down faster since it isn't ideal to have them behind the wheel... Thank you.

[Veggie]

Deep breathing. Breathing in general. The more you panic the less you breathe and your body starts panicking and yeah.. Its down hill. I never told anyone I had them but breathing techniques and learning relaxation techniques help so much.

[amanda.11.ack]

I panic when I drive which is why I do not have my license yet.

But usually what helps me calm down is calling my best friend. If I can call him before I am unable to breathe just talking to him helps even if it's about an unrelated topic.

[Lyria]

i find if i turn the radio on and sing it regulates my breathing and distracts me :)