YOGYAKARTA Panic attacks can appear at any time and under any circumstances, including when the driver is driving. Therefore it is important to know how to deal with panic attack while driving so as not to endanger yourself and those around you.
Quoted from AI Care, panic attack is a sudden episode of fear that triggers quite severe physical reactions. This attack can even appear when there is no real danger or other obvious cause. Although this attack did not significantly threaten life, another series triggered by the attack could be very dangerous.
There are actually many symptoms of panic attacks, one of which is the appearance of pain in the chest that makes it difficult for sufferers to breathe and heart palpitations. When that happens when driving, it is feared that it will trigger an accident. If the sufferer feels panic attack while driving, immediately take the following steps.
Panic attacks can appear for no apparent reason. When this mental health disorder occurs, try to take a deep breath and immediately realize your position. In addition, the suggestion in oneself that panic attacks occur is not due to distress. This strategy really needs to be trained to get used to it.
Panic that appears while driving sometimes makes the most disabled rider in danger until it triggers the vehicle to be faster. When a panic attack occurs, stay focused and try to pull over the vehicle.
If the vehicle manages to pull over, take a long breath to calm down. You can also suggest that the panic that occurs is pseudo. To make it easier for yourself to relax, you can do a small stretch. Drink water if it is necessary. If you feel calm, the journey can resume.
When attacked by panic attack while driving, try to ask other passengers on the way to replace you as a driver. This step is considered safer and less risky. But if you happen to be driving alone, don't force yourself to continue driving. Take as much time as possible until the panic subsides.
Maybe you think alcohol will help you calm your mind and prevent panic attacks. That assumption should be removed. Maybe alcohol will help calm your panic but only in the short term, while long-term effects remain.
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Panic attacks while driving are quite common. The bad risk triggered by this condition can be anticipated as long as you know what triggers panic while driving is as follows.
Stress triggers excessive panic attacks. Stress can be obtained from work pressure or other demands in your life. For example, you experience stress in the office, while in the clock you have to drive to one destination. It's a good idea to reduce stress before deciding to drive.
When you drive, the mind can wander anywhere. This condition triggers certain suggestions that trigger panic attacks. When driving Try to concentrate. Play slow music to make the mind calmer.
Try to take the most comfortable driving position according to your size. The reason is that when you sit in an uncomfortable driving position, it will trigger pain in the back until the concentration disappears.
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