Stress Center Peer Support

Does anyone out there have a problem with traveling too far from home. I work about 2 miles from my house and sometimes I get really anxious driving there. Once I start work I forget about it until I have to drive home again. It does not happen everytime. Only when I anticipate it.

I also get very anxious when my husband drops me off. I feel like I am stuck there with no way out. Then all these thoughts go through my head and I worry until we get busy and then I forget about it.

I have been suffering with anxiety disorder for 15 years. My first panic attack was when I was at a party about 15 years ago. I was under the influence. It was so scary. I though I was going crazy. I was on meds for a while and got off. I never took meds again because I was always able to work through it. At times it is not easy but I am able to bring my self back up with exercise, diet, and a good attitude.

I just started the program again and am on the first week. I do feel better knowing that I really want to put an end to this and I know that I can.

I feel like my anxiety is kind of putting a wall up between my husband and I. He loves to travel and I love it too, but the fear brings upon these attacks and I anticipate the whole trip before it is even here. I want to have a great summer with my family and work through this so I can travel comfortably. I also have a 3 year old son. I need to be strong for him.

I pray about this all the time and I feel like God is trying to direct me. God is awsome by the way!

Can anyone relate to my situation?

While I have had some issues behind the wheel per se, the anxiety is not the driving. Usually I have already had the attack.

Driving seems to ease me. I concentrate on the road or listen to the radio.

I have a little anxiety as I am heading out to Texas tomorrow and it is not the flight or anything, it is being alone if I have an attack. While my wife is not the most understanding women with my anxiety at least I can ramble and repeat with her.

My only anxiety is having anxiety or a panic attack while away from home and in meetings with some executives where I work.

I have been trying NOT to focus on it, but I can relate a little.

I think one of the biggest things I had to learn to do was ask myself what i was really afraid of and then face it, train myself not to run. This program has helped me with that by learning how to float with the feelings and not run from them. Ask yourself what it is you are so afraid of and remember, YOU are your safest place.