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How to stop panic attacks when driving
I’m a little embarrassed to admit this but I sometimes get panic attacks when driving. Any advice on how to stop this from happening?
Rob Shapiro · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
There’s no shame in getting panic attacks while driving. Driving can be stressful and tends to make a lot of people anxious. Finding a safe distraction and keeping the temperature cool can be helpful.
Try these tips the next time you experience a panic attack when driving:
- Try distracting yourself with music or a podcast. Make sure you don’t do anything that distracts you from safe driving though.
- Engage your senses by eating candy, chewing gum, or sipping a cold drink
- Keep it cool by turning on the air conditioner or rolling down a window
- Take deep and slow breaths as panic can cause shortness of breath.
- Stop driving if you can safely do so
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