About 2 years ago I had my first panic attack while stuck in traffic. This first instance made me freak out as I didn’t know what was going on. My heart was beating so fast and I really thought I was having a heart attack. Turns out I had lots of caffeine that morning and I guess thats what I blamed it on.

However, ever since this instance I became very “anxious” in places that I can’t leave. Examples would be elevators, trains (underground), cars, etc. 

The second instance of my panic attack was when a train stalled underground for over an hour. I started to freak out and needed medical assistance as a result. So embarrassing.

Now anytime a train would stall underground my heart would start beating so fast like it is a panic attack coming. I commute everyday via train so its getting very bad and I need to try to overcome this. 

I have tried meditation but still when I ride the train I get those feelings. I also began avoiding car rides, and elevators.

Please help me understand my anxiety, I want to overcome it and be where I was before.

Thanks