Tips please :)

[Mariapalmer]

Hi there I have really bad anxiety about going out and also being in the car I’m always worried it’s going to make me unwell so I constantly feel unwell as I let my mind get to me , does anyone have any tips or tricks to help with car journeys and symptoms? Anything is appreciated

[Morgjt]

I have a cd for in my car that I put on with all my favourite songs so I can sing along and enjoy the journey instead of being anxious about it! It takes your mind off things. I also put the air con on a bit cold and point it at my face so I don’t burn up and start letting my symptoms get the better of me! I hope this helps for you x

[Mariapalmer]

Yeah I think maybe I’ll try that my mind tends to go into overdrive of thoughts which I think causes me to feel physically worse ! I always have the window open too. Thankyou for the tips! Xx

[levymaria]

Yes, music definitely helps or just talking and keeping your mind occupied.

[Speechpat]

Books on tape are helpful in getting my mind off of driving. Driving is a major trigger for anxiety for me too.

[Mariapalmer]

Thankyou appreciate the tips. I’ve got a 50minuet journey tomorrow and I just get so upset because I get physically symptoms I never had a problem with travelling before so I think it’s my mind playing with me , as usual x

[Agora1]

Hi Mariapalmer, Until I felt more comfortable driving, I used a relaxation tape that included deep breathing. Make sure it is not one that makes you drowsy. Just a calming voice guiding you through each mile will help make the journey easier. Deep breathing will stabilize your thoughts and body calming you (but not making you sleepy) to a more relaxed body position. Breathe xx

Wishing you well tomorrow, let us know how you do. We are always just a message away

[Wyominganxiety]

I have agoraphobia I can't travel and going out in public places is hard I started on citalopram 7 weeks ago so hoping I start to get better.. hope you have a good trip tomorrow.

[Francesca61]

Hi I have an audiobook to pick up at the library to help me with the driving anxiety. I think the more I realize it makes no sense to be anxious while driving the more anxious I become, if that makes sense to you!? I shallow breathe, not so much but enough to get me feeling uneasy. I haven't been to my cottage only an hour and a half away in more than 2 months cause of this. We're doing it to ourselves but yet is so hard to change our thoughts. Ahhhh so frustrating.

[Francesca61]

Just wanted to add that maybe knowing you have these responses with the same problem will help you. You will do it!!

[Francesca61]

It's actually 12 months not 2! Typo

[Mariapalmer]

I’m not the one driving I think that’s what makes it harder as I’m not concentrating on doing anything , I’ll try the breathing though ! Yes it’s awful our own minds are controlling awful feelings/thoughts xx

[Agora1 in reply to Mariapalmer]

Better yet that you are not the one driving. Then by all means besides the deep breathing bring along a CD/tape of deep hypnosis type relaxation. If your phone allows you to go to YouTube, tune into an hour long Self hypnosis that will calm you down. xx

[Bemyself]

Hi all

Does any of you knoe how to maybe control that at work, under stress situations ? Please advisexx