Hey DragonSword,
I would recommend looking into Mindfulness.
I have had terrible anxiety for about 1-1.5 years following fainting episodes which occurred over a period of time due to my low blood pressure.
I can relate to what you said in your post as I have suffered some panic attacks while driving (I am also a very good drive and I have always enjoyed driving). In my case, the panic attacks were due to rising general anxiety, and not so much on the act of driving itself.
I have found mindfulness to be very useful in helping shift my attention while I am feeling in distress. I would recommend you look into that.
Also, I found that researching and learning more about my issues gave me the confidence to tackle these issues. By knowing that other people out there have the same problem and that there is treatment, there is a way forward and that you too can get there, can be immensely beneficial.
I also spoke with a herbalist and was given some natural remedies. Chamomile tea, lemon balm, some vitamins, and dietary advice for help with anxiety. Those helped a lot, too.
But that being said, I also say a psychotherapist for a while because I recognized that I needed help to get past my anxiety. I was never prescribed any pills, but CBT and speaking to someone who helped me realize what was happening to me was natural and only temporary, really helped.
Wish you all the best in your recovery.
Remember, very few ailments in life (including those of the mind) cannot be cured, and I think what is happening to you is very common and you too will be able to overcome it.
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