Started getting these crazy anxiety episodes whenever I'm driving on the highway. My heart starts racing and I feel like I can't breathe. It's gotten so bad that I've been avoiding long drives and making my wife do all the road trips. This is affecting my job because I have to travel sometimes. Has anyone dealt with this? Does therapy actually help with this kind of thing?
That sounds rough. I noticed my anxiety got worse when I wasn't taking care of the basics, so I started being more intentional about sleep and exercise. Might be worth looking into some breathing techniques too, they actually work.
Yeah man, I've been there. Highway driving hit different for me too, especially when my kid's in the car and I'm trying to stay calm for them. Talking to someone really helped me work through it. You're not alone in this.
I get these on the night shift sometimes when I'm driving home exhausted. The highway definitely triggers something. Have you talked to a doctor about it yet?
Before I had kids I would've ignored this but now I realize I need to take care of my mental health for them. Definitely worth getting checked out.
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That's tough man. The racing heart thing is so real. Have you found anything that helps ground you while you're driving?