[milestogo99]

Hi. I have dealt with panic attacks and OCD since I was 12. I'm 31 and you would think that by now I would have finally overcome it.I have had years of remission, followed by lapses that last months, sometimes years. I had childhood trauma, I was severely physically abused by my alcoholic father. In my early 20's, I began caring for my ailing mom, she passed away when I was 26. Even though I have had my share of difficulties, I refuse to become a victim of my circumstances. Which is why I am asking for help. I recently had a baby, midway through my pregnancy, the panic attacks returned. I hid them from my husband, I shouldn't have. He is so understanding and kind. I just didn't want to worry him, and I was a little ashamed. I got to the point where I couldn't drive, he took me everywhere. Flash forward to today. My hubby asked me to bring our son to tis work today so he could show him off. I was anxious before I even left the house, so of course I had a BAD panic attack while driving. I turned around halfway there and came home. I can't live like this. I called him at work and told him about the panic attacks. He was so sweet about it. Does anyone have any solutions for overcoming driving related anxiety attacks? Thank-you for reading my story, it helps to know that I am not alone.

["Tilly may"]

My girlfriend had terrible anxiety attacks while driving, especially if she had to go over a bridge. She went to a naturopath and they suggested "tapping". She seriously took up "tapping" and swears by it . she says that she never has anxiety anymore. Look up tapping on google. maybe it will help you

[AngelWolf3]

I don't have any advice, but I am so sorry you had to go through this...! Welcome to PC and keep us posted, if you wish. I do think it is wonderful that you have such an understanding husband.