"i am 64 and earlier in my life i never had any gad/panic attacks. not scared of anything! then my first panic attack. i was on a freeway far from home and alone. out of the blue..the clamminess, heart rate through the roof, shakes etc. i pulled off the freeway to a parking lot. i got out and my knees buckled. i was terrified. it finally subsided somewhat and i finished the trip on back highways.  . now my trigger is driving even though all my life i loved driving anywhere..long distances alone..no problem until this. when i got home (barely) my dr. recommended .5 mg xanax as needed. a miracle drug for me! it makes me feel normal! i do not take every day"