What to do in a panic attack while driving on the freeway?

Fear in car: Slow down, move to the right or outside lane but don't pull off the highway if possible. Try to control and slow your breathing, try distraction such as rolling the window down, turn on radio, etc. Hopefully it will subside, but if you feel you have to, take the next exit and pull off the road until it subsides. If you have rescue meds such as xanax, (alprazolam) take one to abort it and resume your trip.

Agree w Dr. : Patterson. You would be endangering yourself and other drives if you continued to drive in the middle of a significant panic attack. Pull to a safe shoulder or even leave the free way. Breath in slowly ; deeply through your nostrils. Fill your lungs with air (but not to the point of discomfort). Hold for a count of five then slowly begin to exhale through an open mouth. Repeat at least 12 times, .