Does anyone have similar problem?
I start to sweat, sometimes get panic attacks. I was putting off this for a long time but now I really need to drive every day, and this anxiety is blocking me badly.
It feels like everyone learns to drive in one day, and just continue to do it without problems, and for me it's like the most difficult thing in the world...
not a driver myself doubt I ever will be just don`t have the patience to drive.
Where I live in the USA it seems like now more than ever there are so many cars on the road that you really have to be very careful at times to watch out for what other people are doing. And then you have people who want to honk their horn at you constantly if you’re not moving fast enough for them and others you don’t want to get into any road rage with. It is nerve wracking. I was in a bad car accident years ago and I’m trying to get over it, still I tend to feel panicked and impulsive making left turns. Everyone needs to practice more patience. It is a lot of anxiety, especially around rush hour.
I do experience anxiety when driving. I am especially anxious when in unfamiliar places because I fear getting lost.
Perhaps there are things you can research about this that might offer some helpful advice. Rest assured you are not unique in this problem.
Perhaps I should take my own advice as well. I hope things get better with this.
Yes, totally relate. When I was 16 I swerved to avoid hitting a dog and spun off the freeway at 80 mph. Im a huge animal lover so it was just second nature to avoid the dog even though the police woman told me next time just hit it because I put my life in danger. Like, duh! I did not need to be scolded on top of everything. But I still can’t get on the freeway without feeling nervous as heck. I usually just find another person going slow and stay a good distance behind them. I’m a chicken 🍗
I certainly had the same problem.I was so nervous having driving lessons although I did get a good Instructor eventually who helped me with my nerves.It took me 3 attempts until I passed on my 4 th.I thought I would be in the Guinness Book of Records for the most driving tests,Even now after 40 odd years of driving I still hate driving on Motorways .Which I hardly do.. So your not alone
I cannot drive alone it makes me go into a panic and when I do it scares me so badly to where I don’t do it
I don't drive. I have deep shame over it... especially the last few years. I was in several car accidents when I was young and developed a phobia.I have looked for years for the right person to teach me... they'll have to have the patience of Job.
I am a slow learner with most things... I'm very frightened that my mind won't be quick enough to avoid the constant challenges and dangers involved.
I do want to learn now, and wish I hadn't put it off.
Driving anxiety is quite common so you definitely are not alone. You might benefit from learning what is really going on with your anxiety and how best to constructively deal with it. My suggestion is that you check out the DARE Anxiety book and youtube videos, I think they even have one specifically on driving anxiety. You can get over it and get on with your life.
Hi, I suffer from the same problem. I had an accident in 2020 and I haven't driven since then. It really scares me. I need to drive but I don't know how to and the fear of getting into another accident really stops me from driving. I have been working on this issue with my therapist and he suggested I get a medication to help with my anxiety and I signed up for driving lessons. My case is overwhelming because I have to drive myself to college by August. I might not get the medication until June. I have about 6 weeks to learn how to drive. I totally and completely understand how you feel. I hope that everything works out.
Thank you for your comments, I searched about solutions, because I am tired of this. I am also shy, so therapist is not an option. Currently taking an online course (issueresolver.online/how-to... it seems interesting, so I'll keep you all updated
Hi, you sound just like me, can you contact me, I am also interested in that course. Cheers
It is definitely helping me, at least I learned that it is not going to resolve by itself.
Cleared stage one, I have much more confidence now 
Overwhelmed with fear! 
Driving anxiety support
Driving panicky feeling
Driving myself crazy 
Driving Anxiety Success!
