This is my 4th attack since getting hit by a forklift and having a concussion two years ago. My anxiety and depression was mild, but that TBI severely heightened it. First attack was 10 minutes in a doctor’s office,  2nd was 20 also at the doc, then an hour while at work about a year ago, and now 4 hours. 

This one was building up for about an hour before it became severe. I had trouble driving. I tried buying a junky sugary milkshake from Sheetz and chugging it to get a quick serotonin dump. Worked instantly, lasted for a bit, but then I just wanted to vomit. Got back to the terminal and just meticulously cleaned the truck until the symptoms died down enough. 

I drive all over, highways, dirt roads, and I’m in and out of the truck working with customers all day. This was dangerous, and I can’t let this go on for so long again. Does anyone have tips on how to manage/end anxiety attacks quicker? Any ideas on a serotonin dump without wasting $5 and I don’t wanna know how many calories?

Flaired as driving cuz I’m a driver. Also I’m new here and there wasn’t an obvious “I need help” one and idk what would work best.