I take Zooloft (prescribed by my psychiatrist) but man I sure don't like taking meds for anything. I am a guy; is it common in males to have driving anxiety. It's really bad. My girlfriend wants to loave me after 4 years of dealing with me - I sure don't know what to do. Suggestions are much appreciated.
2007-01-20 06:27:34 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Mental Health
Get off the Zoloft and get some therapy, it will be much more useful and less toxic to your body. I know, ive been there;
2007-01-20 06:37:59 · answer #1 · answered by huggz 7 · 5⤊ 0⤋
I have had panic attacks whenever I get in a car. Most of the time I have to convince myself that everything's okay. But there are times when the panic is overwhelming. Your Zoloft should be helping, you might want to try group support. I know I'm not the only one that has ever had this problem as well. I had to avoid hi-ways and freeways because of this. Talk to your psychiatrist, and see what he recommends. Good luck to you and take care. Also lay low on the caffeine, I had to really cut back on that too.
2007-01-20 06:33:18 · answer #2 · answered by Bobbi 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No matter waht happens with her make sure you stay on the meds and keep going to therapy, eventually you will reach a point tjhat you will no longer need either one. If she wants to leave after 4 years then let her go, maybe she is the cause of your anxiety in the first place, only one way to find out.
2007-01-20 06:31:27 · answer #3 · answered by twysty 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have read some litterature about panic attacks. But they allways seem to have a more scientific approach and that is nothing I need in my struggle to survive those horrible panic attacks. This is a "hand on" and very practical book. I felt it was written to me. I am sure that you are going to feel the same.
Joe Barry writes exactly how I think. The examples are perfectly described. And the method is genius. I recommend this book and thanks Joe Barry for writing it. It changes your life
2016-05-17 01:21:24 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know how long you have been on the drugs but sometimes it takes a while for the drugs to really kick in. Until they do don't drive alone.
2007-01-20 06:32:02 · answer #5 · answered by CctbOh 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My friend takes Paxil for that. Good Luck.
2007-01-20 06:30:31 · answer #6 · answered by TropyWife 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My friends husband has the same thing, but he also has fear of flying. Cant get him on a plane at all!
2007-01-20 06:32:19 · answer #7 · answered by Miss Informed 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
learn to do T.M. (transcendental meditation) do it every day b4 u drive not only will it lower your anxiety during but it would lower ALL your anxiety. if that doesn't work try zanax...
2007-01-20 06:32:31 · answer #8 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
get off the Zoloft
and tell your doc
2007-01-20 06:30:25 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
do not take nasty ssri medicine's
2007-01-20 08:13:21 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋