Driving anxiety

[erica2017]

I been going through my anxiety driving again, I think do to alot of stress I have going on right now, but I keep pushing myself to drive, I'm very limited on how far I drive right now ,I just wish this will just go away and never come back.

[Flaweddesign]

I hope I dont come off conceded but I am proud of you for even trying! I know how hard it is to leave anxiety behind. I know it feels forever now but you are stepping in to right direction.

[erica2017 in reply to Flaweddesign]

Thanks im trying its hard a cry alot and tell my son i sorry because i know hes probably a shame of me he always tells me its ok and that everyone has something to battle

[Flaweddesign in reply to erica2017]

What a sweet son you have. All that matters is that you are still trying. You are going to get there.

[erica2017 in reply to Flaweddesign]

Thanks he understands the most and he only 9 years old just turn 9 today .....hes my biggest cheerleader 🙂

[Hidden]

Boy I applaud you, you're still doing it! I won't even attempt to drive in the winter, due to an accident alone in the winter! Keep up the great work!!! Peace & Joy for you!!! XXX

[erica2017 in reply to Hidden]

Thanks , and you can do it ,im not driving but certain places and i have to pull over sometimes to get myself together.

[Hidden in reply to erica2017]

I'm not to sure about that one, even the thought of it I tremble, lose my thoughts & become totally out of control!!! Maybe one day , one never knows, right? XXX

[erica2017 in reply to Hidden]

Right you have to be ready and you will know when you are ,I cant do it with out feeling ready i have had fmaily try to tell me to just get out there and do it but it doesn't work that way . They feel like because i have done it before i can just do it i have to be ready mentally and physically...you take your time with it and take small steps and one day you be moving and grooving 🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂😎😎

[Hidden in reply to erica2017]

Thank you very much!!!! Have a beautiful day! XXX

[erica2017 in reply to Hidden]

You have a bless day as well🙂

[erica2017 in reply to Hidden]

You can do it to i suggest that you find someone you trust and start on an empty lot ,thats what i did like i was relearning how to drive and i practice all the things that made me nervous like my left turns and even sometimes going straight and the hills

[Hidden in reply to erica2017]

That's the problem, my hubby is a trucker gone all week! I don't have anyone who can help me! Finances are tight so I can't afford to go to school for it even! I'll hang in there though!!! XXX

[erica2017 in reply to Hidden]

When hes home just for a little while see if he can help and in the mean time just visualize doing it and meditate and relax yourself

[Hidden]

Hello Erica!

It’s me again...way to go for facing your fears! That takes a lot of guts and determination! Your attitude will serve you well along your journey! 😊

[erica2017 in reply to Hidden]

Thanks ,I just need to face more of my fears with my driving journey, i had to get some help a few weeks ago because i was to scared to drive back home

[Hidden in reply to erica2017]

That’s ok!! 👍

[erica2017]

You guys are great thanks for the support im very motivated today to try to drive one of the drives that gives me anxiety wish me luck guys and thanks for caring 🙂🙂🙂🙂

[uniquediamond]

I battle this as well! Baby steps is all we can do, I try not to force myself, because when I do I get even more scared. Yesterday I was finally able to drive 30 mins away from my house with a little hesitation but I was able to use my breathing techniques and I started to relax a little bit, I used to let it win and I would turn around and go straight home, but this time I went a little further, one mile at a time. I hope that helps you “your not alone” ❤️

[erica2017 in reply to uniquediamond]

Thats awesome you keep doing that it gets betterbim going to try to go a different route today as well i praying that one day i just overcome it altogether keep pushing 👏🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[uniquediamond]

I hope you overcome your fear today!! Good luck and kee is posted ❤️☺️

[John88]

Hi,

Were you ever able to figure find a way to get through it? I am currently experiencing this at a very bad moment.

thanks

John

[erica2017 in reply to John88]

Im doing better I still have my moments, I do avoid busy streets and left turn still i sometimes have to turn around just to avoid making a left turn yesterday i took a chance and just push thought and i did it . I try to exercise and deep breath to relax my self . Another thing that help me was my mom took me on and empty lot and i practice the things that gave me anxiety it seem to help . Im try to get back to were i can drive further away i just been driving to work and other place close to home still avoiding major streets and traffic. Pray and try to keep peace in your life iam on medication to help with depression and anxiety but i try to work are workout to help relax myself .

[Jane_Doe2018]

Hey erica, I'm truly sorry you are going through this. It is a big accomplishment to keep pushing yourself! I had my first panic attack in a car 5 years ago, after being in a bad accident, and it has made driving/being a passenger really difficult for me. I went a couple of years where I did better and didn't even think twice about it, but recent events have stirred up the driving anxiety. Heavy traffic is even worse. I feel like I can relate a lot to this and I am so so sorry this is happening to you because it makes seemingly simple things (like getting groceries or attending appointments) even more difficult. I keep pushing myself to attend my appointments and I practice self-talk when I start to feel panic creeping in. I turn up the radio, blast the a/c, and I have a stress ball that I squeeze if I am stuck at a red light. I like how you drove around in an empty lot. It might sound silly, but I try to drive around my neighborhood or around the block to feel better about being behind the wheel. I really hope this gets better for you

[erica2017 in reply to Jane_Doe2018]

Yes mines started with an almost accident on the highway, then with a few stressful situations that happen in my life the death of my brother and a few other events my anxiety kick back and and im very much limited on my traveling now im trying my best to at least get back comfortable driving all streets again i use to only avoid highways now it busy streets and left turns and i only mostly drive in the right lane ..its always good to know that im not the only one going through it and yes it may seem like know big deal to others but it is because its hard for me to drive some places . Im praying for you also...

[Jane_Doe2018 in reply to erica2017]

Thank you, erica It definitely helps knowing we aren't alone in this, and to get different tips/advice on how to get better with it. Also, I have often felt like people didn't understand and would minimize my feelings of how difficult it is to do the task of driving and being in traffic. I went to a doctors appointment today and that was a huge thing for me. There are two main intersections I must pass through to get there, but I did it today! It is an accomplishment every time I do it, and I feel so grateful each time I can make it there and back alive. I have my bad days, too, where I turn around before I get into heavy traffic. Go at your own pace and know that you have support <3

[erica2017 in reply to Jane_Doe2018]

Yes im so proud of you and iam working on driving to a few place that i hav been nervous about driving to . Thanks so much 🙂🙏🏾I will keep you in prayer and thanks for the support!!!