How can I fix it

[apayett24]

I tryed to drive to the store and I started feeling unreal and like I’m going to pass out and then the fear sunk in my heart was pounding I felt like I was going to die I need to get over this I’m supposed to go to Tx this summer that’s 1303 miles from me

[Anxious2befree]

Hi I went through this and then stopped driving for 3months due to the anxiety but I went to see a psychologist and she helped me get back in my car and I can now drive again but I still get anxiety just not to that extent. Stay strong and reassure yourself you are ok and it's anxiety which you won't die from. X

[apayett24 in reply to Anxious2befree]

Thank u. So u got threw it with out meds bc I been this way for 4 years now

[Anxious2befree in reply to apayett24]

Yes no medication and I have been going through this anxiety nightmare for 4yrs but the driving thing is still a thorn in my side but I push myself and say I can do this everyday I hop in my car. A psychologist is the way to go and I am back driving so give it a go.

[DeeM3]

This is what I do and I’m not sure it’s the right thing but I’m going to tell you anyways LOL. I get severe driving anxiety but I am conquering it by doing small amounts at a time when I’m having good days. I will only do the things that challenge me on good days. I know if I do them on bad days I’ll set myself up for failure and have another panic attack and be scared to ever try again. By doing this I am now doing more than I ever have. Don’t push yourself too hard take it easy and will slowly get there. For example, there are certain Intersections and tunnels that I will only take when I’m feeling like I am having a pretty good day. If I am not feeling that way there are side streets I can take instead.

[apayett24 in reply to DeeM3]

I try to take back roads but I think my anxiety is worse in the winter than it is in the summer

[DeeM3 in reply to apayett24]

Lack of sun and its vitamins!

[apayett24 in reply to DeeM3]

My sister wants me to try vitamin D will it help

[DeeM3 in reply to apayett24]

I take lots of vitamins. B complex helps me a lot too!

[apayett24 in reply to DeeM3]

I try it

[reinagrace]

Hi apayett24 i get that sometimes too and do things like deep breathing, mindfulness (a cognitive behavorial skill in which you observe everything around you, to ground yourself, to get rid of that unreal feeling- things like- count objects, look at the colors of the cars around you, observe scenery) and i pray, or call a friend. lately i've been learning about acupressure for anxiety- here is a link to an article of points on your body you can tap/press for anxiety relief. stop-anxiety-panic-attack.c...

[Cwoods in reply to reinagrace]

Was a very good article.

[fib4]

i'm the same way with driving. my hands start sweating and heart races. i just try to talk myself out of it and yes it seems to happen more in bad weather and winter.i take bad roads as much as i can because i can't cope with high stress highway driving sometimes it happens when i'm riding with someone on a highway the speed sets it off so yes i totally understand

[apayett24 in reply to fib4]

I just wish I could beat this already