The most time I feel crap is when I have to do long distances in a car and I have to drive with work on Monday,it's around a 30 minute drive,any tips so I don't get the dreaded symptoms?
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The dreaded drive
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Music!!
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Yeah that works for so long,everytime I get in the car anxiety comes straight into my head,I used to love driving now I hate it x
Hi warkie, we all have ways of coping with anxiety when out. On the good days, I listen to music while driving but on those worrisome days, I pop in a Relaxation tape and listen to the calming words and suggestions on deep breathing. Just be careful it is not a hypnosis tape or one that would make you sleepy. I find it calming which makes the drive easier. Hope you find something that works for you.
Thank you,I have got better tho,at 1 point I wouldn't even get in my car x
Good mood music! No metal, that just makes anxiety worse and then it's other drivers beware!
I started to panic during a drive and what helped was me "self talking"during the episode. I simply mentally observed my symptoms and comforted myself through them. Monitoring the symptoms and self reassuring during the experience for me helped control the situation so I could calm down and reach my destination.