I suffer from Panic Disorder, which got really bad when I started to Panic while I was driving (not good, not safe). To deal with panic & anxiety on a daily basis, I now take zoloft. It prevents most panicking but you have to take it daily for 4 weeks before it even starts to work.
There are still times that I still fear Panicking, like flying, long unfamiliar drives, boat rides etc. and Xanax is necessary, but it also needs at least an hour in your body before it even works so you need to be prepared.
I have never felt "incapacitated" while taking anti-anxiety drugs and the drugs alone aren't always full proof, but combined with relaxation techniques, like soothing music through noise canceling head phones, breathing etc. they really do help you to not freak out.
Good Luck.
There are still times that I still fear Panicking, like flying, long unfamiliar drives, boat rides etc. and Xanax is necessary, but it also needs at least an hour in your body before it even works so you need to be prepared.
I have never felt "incapacitated" while taking anti-anxiety drugs and the drugs alone aren't always full proof, but combined with relaxation techniques, like soothing music through noise canceling head phones, breathing etc. they really do help you to not freak out.
Good Luck.
