I suffered with panic attacks for over 2 years. My first one was also while driving. I also have IBS. My psychiatrist told me that panic attacks and IBS are genetically related. It is very common to see a patient with both. She actually said they are part of an "unholy trinity" (panic attacks, IBS, and I forget what the other condition was). Anyway, PLEASE seek medicinal help with your panic attacks. I tried to deal with it on my own without medication and it just continued to get worse. I was completely unable to function until I got the right medicinal help. For me that was prescription medication. I tried all sorts of "natural" approaches that just did not help. My diagnosis of panic disorder was about 10 years ago. It took a couple of years or more to find the right doctor, the right medication, and the right combination of medicine. I even spent 5 fives weeks in an outpatient day hospital, focusing mainly on therapy (without much improvement). I realize that some people do get help from "natural" approaches and that's wonderful. But, for me it didn't work. Don't be afraid to seek out prescription meds for this condition. Without the meds, I would still not be functional today. I was at the point that I could barely take care of myself, much less my kids, my home, my husband, my work (part-time). It was very debilitating. I don't want to discourage you, or bring you down, rather to encourage you that with medication you can be fully functional.
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