Back in 2003, i had my 1st panic attack. I had the same symthoms as you described. it actually happened to me 4 times while driving. I've been taking meds for it, doesn't seem to help at all. I signed up on here, now i'm reading everyones articles. With the car situation, i would slowly work my way back. there's that saying: take baby steps, drive around the block once a day, work your way back.
Ken
I'm not medical but please consider e.g. Trans Ischaemic Attacks and push your doc for at least blood tests and neuro and cardio referrals.
I've never had a panic attack so I can't speak from experience. But I've known people who have had panic attacks. From what I've seen it's very rare that a person in panic attack mode would allow themselves to be in sudden mortal danger as you describe. But who knows? You don't give any other info and there are so many factors that could be involved. Just think you need to get this looked at asap...
best wishes
sam
It sounds kind of like a panic attack. I have panic disorder and it's the same symptoms.