Anybody feel the same

[Justwantittogo]

I am suffering with anxiety, it hits me hardest when I am driving and come up against a traffic jam, I try to keep calm but I struggle and the stomach starts churning. I have had to stop somewhere and use the toilets, a couple of times I have had to find some bushes. I don’t want to feel like this any more. I have come across the linden method but just can’t afford it. Does anyone suffer like me, have you found anything that helped, would the linden method work, anyone have a book to lend or copy.... many thanks

[Indigojoe]

i feel your pain on this one

My stomach flips out right away. I get the hot rush and the panic

There a quite a few people on here who have this same thing..........

[ not sure that helped ]

[Cat33]

So sorry to hear how you are feeling it's rotten for you The DARE responce by Barry McDonagh is a really good book It has a section on driving anxiety his advice really works if you keep at it

All the very best

[Lbk64]

Hi there, I was going to suggest the Dare method as well. The same as Cat33.

Also, Claire Weeks books helped. They're not too expensive.

All available on Amazon.

Hope this helps. Don't give up.

[Starrlight]

Hi Justwantittogo!

I have trouble when driving as well. My body and mind go into panic mode feeling dizzy and I disassociate so I feel very scared when on the road. I do drive very short distances and am wanting to try for longer trips soon.

You are not alone. Things can get so much better. I just got on Paxil and it’s helping me in general. I wish for you to find what works for you. One step at a time.

((((((((((Hug))))))))