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Xanax Question
| Sat, 08-26-2006 - 5:45pm |
Tomorrow I am going on an 1 1/2 hour car ride with my husband driving. The car ride is no problem as long as there is not a lot of traffic. In the past, I only took Xanax if I got stuck in traffic.
My question is will taking Xanax before I go on the drive prevent me from having a panic attack if we get stuck. I have never taken Xanax as a precausion before only at the onset of a panic attack.
Thanks for your help,
Elana
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Yep, it should prevent a panic attack!
Sheri Ann
If I were you, I would take it only if you see traffic building up. Because if you take it and nothing bad happens, then you'll feel all groggy from the xanax.
Good luck
If I know I'm going to be in a situation that will trigger panic and anxiety, I take a smaller dose of Xanax. Works great form me and the smaller dose is less likely to make me sleepy. If I don't take the smaller dose when I'm feeling good, when I feel bad it takes much more Xanax to make it go away. That is how it works for me!
Laura
Kindra
Jan, we have the same PA triggers! my first really bad one was driving over the Rte 301 Bay Bridge (over the Chesapeake Bay) in MD. Are you familiar with this one? It is terrible-- about 3 miles long and incredibly high. It was Sept 11, 2001 and I had to drive that way to avoid passing the Pentagon after the attacks to get to my moms since my dh was stuck out of town (on a plane) on business. He was stuck for 2 or so extra days.
Anyway, over the last 5 years, it has expanded to virtually all bridges, tunnels, and heavy interstate traffic. (I get panicky when driving directly next to cars, and worse, tractor trailers. If I am alone or cars are well spaced, I am okay.)
Karen
Before I leave this life, I am going to drive that Chesapeake Bay bridge. I have the brochure here to remind me everyday! I don't like bumper to bumper or any impediments in my way. As long as driving is free
I got over it by doing it!! Every weekend I made myself drive over a
bridge until I was not scared anymore! It really did work for me----
the first few times hubby had to take over!! HEE HEE
YOU CAN DO IT!!!!!! I now drive I 95 Fl to NY yippie!!!
GOD BLESS YOU BOTH and keep trying----------- Judy
Karen, I am totally with you two on this one!
Sheri Ann
It is so true, Judy. Densenzitation is the way to go!
Hugs,
Sheri Ann
Sheri Ann
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