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If i'm driving on the highway and have a panic attack and start to feel dizzy what shoud i do if it's not possible to pull over of if i don't want to?

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Panic: Slow down, move to right lane, keep blinkers on, breathing exercises. However, pulling over & doing the breathing exercises does work better.

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Answered 3/10/2013

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