How can i make myself better?

About a month ago, while I was in the car with my friend, I had a sudden panic attack while driving. I had to pull over, and sit for twenty minutes and calm myself down - It was the scariest experience I'd ever had. Now, a month later, it's difficult for...

me to go out in a car at all - even by myself. Before I have to drive, my stomach knots up like I'm about to go into surgery, or something. I even go out of my way so I don't have to drive. Lately, it's gotten even worse - I get that same, strange anxious feeling before I do ANYTHING. If I go out with friends to dinner, I become nervous like I'm afraid I'll have a panic attack at the table. It's even caused me to not go out a lot, becuase I'm afraid I'll have another panic attack. Sometimes, I even make myself sick with anxiety to the point where I can't eat for days. My mother says it's a hereditary thing because she used to get panic attacks, and I should talk myself out of it. But I sincerely doubt it was ever this bad for her. I would tell my parents, but I know they wouldn't believe me. What can I do, myself, to fix my anxiety?

When was the last time you took a day for just yourself? I know this feeling. Maybe not to this severity (sp sorry) but I do understand. You need someone to talk to that is REALLY going to listen to you and give you good feed back. You also need maybe a day a week where it's just you and a nice warm bubble bath! lol Find something that lets you vent in a constructive way, like reading or writing...sometimes writing things down can help a lot. I hope this has helped...and I would be honored to be someone for you to talk to!

Good luck!

you cant always control your panic attacks yourself!!my cousin had them the same as you when he was driving so he went to docs and and started on a course of medication and is waiting for counciling sessions.or try taking herbel calms to see if that works but do seek help for this or you could end up not leaving the house.good luck to you

my mom has had them and I have had them.. My mom takes an herbel supplement that helps a lot.. not sure of the name though... you might do some research.. the other thing is... its a lot more mental than physical... your siking yourself out before you do anything... your afraid... soo.. just... breathe... sit down for a few minutes..and tell yourself your fine... I also agree with jenn and taking some time for yourself... draw, paint, read, listen to music on your bed.. or write.. anything that can get out whats going on inside...

you'll be alright hun.

I've had a couple of panic attacks, but only one major one due to smoking MJ...regret it! but I know how you feel, for months after I couldn't be in the dark, couldn't look into peoples eyes(especially my friend who was with me at the time we smoked) or talk about it or think. because it would remind me of my bad experience and then I'd get another panic attack. It's been almost a year since this major panic attack of mine and I've realized the way to get over it, is to

remind yourself you have nothign to be afraid of and take deep breaths. I would also recommend taking a yoga class to relax anxiety

I have had a few on my vespa,

and had to pull over for 20 mins...

They can strike at the most terrible moments when you dont need them...

And in the past I was a Dj and have been on stage infront of over 24.000 people
and never had this type of thing happen,

But I can just be in a normal situation and get these attacks

I know what you meen, they can be hell!