My name is Michael and it has been a very long while since I posted! Your recent discussions on panic and travel really struck a chord with me. There have been times when I've actually arrived at my destination, panicked and simply returned home. Once I was in France and another time in the States. Both times I was ill prepared to deal with it. This was well before I had developed strategies to cope with being out of my element and in the throws of panic. I still get 'angsty' when I travel and still do turn down great opportunities simply out of fear of being away from my safe zone. However I have found the use of Ativan very helpful during these times. More often than not it is just the knowing that I have a little backup in my arsenal that soothes me...in fact I actually rarely use it! Coupled with this is the CBT and especially my deep breathing techniques that also assist me. After a long respite from panic, it has returned...like an old acquaintance I was never really particularly fond of but nonetheless recognize and accept through its familiarity. I at least can laugh a litttle at the bigger picture. I'm know that through this familiarity the symptoms will not be as intense as they were when I first experienced panic and anxiety! My only advice is to always search for assistance and that panic and anxiety is best dealt with in a multi-pronged fashion of tools and practices! Thanks
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