It's just good to know that I'm not the only one that has a fear of driving because there are people who understand me and we can relate to each other. I just got my permit so pray I conquer my fear and take my drivers test. Thank you
"My car is designed to keep me safe" and " I have all the skills necessary to be an excellent driver" - I LITERALLY needed to hear that so bad. I have had my license for 12 years, and I barely drove for a few months, I always let other people do that, because of my anxiety. I will become a mom in April and I find it ridiculous, that I'm terrified to drive anywhere on my own. This helps so so much.. It's a stupid fear and I will overcome it!
I had the same! I was due my baby in April too and suffered so badly from driving anxiety. I hope it gives you hope that I am now doing short trips alone with my baby after years of panic attacks. You're not alone and you can do this ❤️
Today I am going to drive my 15 year old son and his best friend to a birthday party in a very rural desolate area with a lot of dirt roads along the way. In 100 degree heat lol I have had agoraphobia for years now but since covid its gotten more severe. Im working on just facing my anxiety and driving alone more often to conquer this beast. This video was so relaxing and helped me reframe driving not as something to be feared but an experience that can be quite empowering, pleasant and open up my life again. I am going to have fun driving my son and his bff so they can celebrate their friends birthday. Wish me luck and Im sending all my strength to my fellow agoraphobia survivors out there! We can do this!
Thanks for this. I used to enjoy driving but since I got anxiety, not anymore. I always feel like a sitting duck when I'm driving, plus everyone is so aggressive and in such a big rush. The fact that I was rear-ended once and t-boned a guy's car when he turned right in front of me hasn't helped.
It’s so helpful since I am just learning how to drive at my age it’s tough but I believe anything is possible as long as I really want to achieve my goal for I don’t want to be like this forever be stuck can’t go anywhere and totally dependent with others and praying I will overcome my fear in driving so soon at age almost 51 driving is isn’t easy for me to learn but I have to do it thank you so much for this video
Just listening to this makes me anxious. I haven't drove since July 2017. Moving back home after 20 years has triggered Complex PTSD (childhood PTSD). I will listen to this every day until I feel great listening to it. Another video like this for the fear of staying alone would be great. Thank you Dennis for all you do!
@@TheAnxietyGuy1 thank you so much! I got your end the anxiety program in January 2018 and it has helped me a lot and still does. And I finally found an amazing therapist that works only with the subconscious mind. And I do yoga daily. I am on the right track. Sending lots of love to you and your family 💗💗💗
I was in a car accident a few months back and have been experiencing horrible driving anxiety. When I’m passenger or driver I get horrible flashbacks. To think I used to go out for drives for fun is crazy to me. One day at a time,but I can’t wait to get back to where I once was,with the help of you Dennis. Thank you.
I've been trying to learn to drive, but I've always had bad anxiety when I sit in the driver's seat. I love camping, fishing, and anything in nature so would love the freedom to leave the city when I want.
I did not know what I had could be labeled driving anxiety and others have it too!!! It seems so normal for other people around me.... Thank you for helping others grow...
Oh my goodness! I'm going to have to give this a listen for sure! I have driving anxiety and it's gotten a little better but I want it 100% gone. I'm sure this will be helpful. Thank you
Yoooooo Dennis all this time I thought this shit wasn’t gonna work I tried almost all yo methods for weeks, but a couple of days ago, I experience my awakening, mane it is a beautiful experience I will never doubt you again, I feel relieved and fearless ever time a negative thought comes it goes away , lol it actually works connecting your mind soul and heart crazy💯
Than you very much! Failed 2 final exams by now, just started listening and facing driving anxiety. I am overcoming all driving fears thanks to you every day more and more! Bless you
It's funny this just popped up on my notification feed I struggle with bad anxiety health anxiety, driving anxiety and I'm here as my teen son just drove off on his own and im having a hard time with it because of my anxiety...wow this is right on time 😞😫😭
I feel so not alone which feels nice. I’m almost 25 and have developed driving anxiety due to having panic attacks while driving. It can be debilitating but I have hope. Thank you.
Thank you so much for this video I was a Normal driver and yes I had a panic attack on the freeway and that changed all I stop driving on the freeway for a while I'm driving back again but real limited I'm afraid of long drives and lots of fear even when I drive short distance.
Thanks for sharing. I also was a normal driver and had a panic attack on the highway that has caused lingering effects. I push myself to get on the highway every day, but continue to have extreme anxiety. My intention is to heal it. Hearing from others and videos like this are helping.
@@skyeriemCongratulations on pushing past your anxiety! Just be careful with exposure therapy ( confronting something that triggers panic) It should be done in stages, so as to gain desensitization as you go. If you feel panicky, pull back a bit until you feel calmer. Then add distance slowly.
Thank you so much for this Dennis. I have been overcoming my anxiety but it manifested from long drives to and from work (over an hour) so that is the area I still struggle. These affirmations are life changing 💙
I thought I was the only one who felt this way. Glad I’m not the only one. I still enjoy driving but when I drive 45 mins- 1 hour or so to work I get this weird anxiety recently even when I’m at work. Maybe it’s home sickness because I’d rather be at home than work because driving itself doesn’t actually give me anxiety, although the way people drive around me does. For me I tell myself this is temporary, my home will still be there when I get out of work it’s not going anywhere. I’m only gone for 12 hours from the time I leave my house to the time I return home. Maybe it’s a fear of being in an accident and not seeing my nephew grow up, whatever it is I’m working on it. We need to help each other. I’m getting better day by day! Actually typing this while at work. Thank you Dennis this video helps tremendously.
I hate driving. I’ve had panic attacks whilst driving plus I’ve been in wrecks. I also have catastrophic thinking. This will help me Wednesday when I have to drive 20 minutes out of my “safe zone”. Thanks for this Dennis.
I've been taking lessons with a very scary and grumpy impatient old man. I've literally cried after every lesson. He said I need more but I've already spent $400 and no one else will take me driving to practice so it's hard. I'm also almost 20 years old and have been scared to drive since I was a kid.
I have major driving anxiety even though i got my license about 10 years ago. I hate it so much and just when i think i’ve gotten better something happens like other drivers honking at me or very narrow streets where i have to manoeuvre and i get sick to my stomach ugh…i don’t know if it’s ever going to go away i’m losing hope
I wish I knew about this when I was following your channel. I'm reading my book and wish this existed years ago when I was studying for my permit. Thanks for sharing these. Will deff go on my self help playlist. 👍🙏😎
Thank you so much. I use to love driving. But since anxiety and panick attacks they start while im on a freeway. Now i havent drove on freeway in 5 months. I feel so stuck. When my friends have gatherings. I can't go. BECAUSE of my panick attacks. I hope it goes away😪😢😭😭
Brandy Elaine I can definitely relate. Driving anxiety sucks and can be debilitating. I have the same issue with panic attacks on the freeway. I still drive on the freeway to get to school. I feel like my driving anxiety is more of agoraphobia where I am scared before I actually drive that I will have panic attacks that could possibly get out of control. Before I drive to school and other places via the freeway, I pray to God that he protects me while driving and help me conquer any fear or anxiety that I may experience while driving. Before you drive, pray to God to guide you through your anxiety, continue to drive and pull over or take a near exit to get yourself together if necessary during panic attacks. I believe we can both overcome this 🙌🏽
Hi Denis! I’ve been watching your videos for a while now and I have a question for you. It’s normal to feel a sensations in your head/brain when your mind goes out from the internal to the external? That moment when you “see things different”. It is that consuming “juice” you’re doing? When the brain feel like you’re going in other direction? Hope this question is not too irational bc of the anxiety😂😂
I have had the same experience. Slowly and slowly it has started to get better at lights. Look at pressure points like your ear for example and use them as you drive and tell yourself that you are safe and secure and keep repeating it
I can't even get myself to sign up for a driving school(it's mandatory in my country), and the thing is I don't even know what am I affraid of, is it the fear of failure, shame, taking control, low self esteem...Feeling really stuck and don't know how to overcome this :( I dream to have the freedom to sit in the car and drive wherever I want....
Every driving lesson I have I am scared. I try to think to just have fun but there is still this feeing most of the time it’s allready a day before. I have never been in a car accident or seen a caraccident. I also don’t know why I am scared. Cause there is nothing to be scared of but still I’m scared for no reason. I’ve already had 27 driving lessons
It took me ages to get my drivers license as I’ve always been afraid. I crashed and rolled my car a few months ago and I got a new one yesterday but I’m too scared to drive it as I don’t trust myself anymore 😢
I would think playing this *while driving* is probably not a good idea because of the risk it may calm you down too much? But listening to it now the night before I'll drive.
I like the affirmations and I will drive with confident and calm, but as you teach about affirmation I don’t understand why the name of channel is ‘ the anxiety guy’ if you believe in affirmation you should know you are say and confirm you are anxious person 😀 But I’m still listen the video I like it, and will work, Gof bless you ❤
‘The Anxiety Guy’ is someone who’s gone beyond anxiety, into a new realm of thinking and no longer caught in the struggle, this is the true association. Enjoy.
Dennis, if you read this, can you please give me some advice? I trust you a lot and your videos helped me a lot in the past, but recently (april) I had a huge breakdown with the worst panic attack ever and since then I've been lost. I had to quit study, I've been put under 10 different medications so far but nothing seems to work, some medications seems to have worsen it. I spent my days laying in bed in terror and confusion, I can hardly eat or drink because I throw up everything. I'm starting to think that I'm incurable and that I'm meant to die of this. I am 25. Please tell me I'm wrong...
Hi Angel Carl , how did you go with your driving test ? I passed my P test Tuesday after learning for 4 yrs , l'm now very nervous about driving alone. I hope these affirmations help.
It's just good to know that I'm not the only one that has a fear of driving because there are people who understand me and we can relate to each other. I just got my permit so pray I conquer my fear and take my drivers test. Thank you
Were you able to conquer your fears and get your driver's license?
Yes - you can do it!
Congratulations 🎉
"My car is designed to keep me safe" and " I have all the skills necessary to be an excellent driver" - I LITERALLY needed to hear that so bad. I have had my license for 12 years, and I barely drove for a few months, I always let other people do that, because of my anxiety. I will become a mom in April and I find it ridiculous, that I'm terrified to drive anywhere on my own. This helps so so much.. It's a stupid fear and I will overcome it!
Your approach is wonderful, enjoy your healing.
You got this!
Skills and safe really flipped my thinking too!
You got this! I am starting to learn to drive 3rd time as I learn and never drive due to fear of driving! 😭
I had the same! I was due my baby in April too and suffered so badly from driving anxiety. I hope it gives you hope that I am now doing short trips alone with my baby after years of panic attacks. You're not alone and you can do this ❤️
Today I am going to drive my 15 year old son and his best friend to a birthday party in a very rural desolate area with a lot of dirt roads along the way. In 100 degree heat lol
I have had agoraphobia for years now but since covid its gotten more severe. Im working on just facing my anxiety and driving alone more often to conquer this beast. This video was so relaxing and helped me reframe driving not as something to be feared but an experience that can be quite empowering, pleasant and open up my life again. I am going to have fun driving my son and his bff so they can celebrate their friends birthday. Wish me luck and Im sending all my strength to my fellow agoraphobia survivors out there! We can do this!
I did try to drive today even I was nervous! I conquered my fear. Thank you.
Thanks for this. I used to enjoy driving but since I got anxiety, not anymore. I always feel like a sitting duck when I'm driving, plus everyone is so aggressive and in such a big rush. The fact that I was rear-ended once and t-boned a guy's car when he turned right in front of me hasn't helped.
Thank you for this. We are not alone and we can do this!
I drove today alone for the first time ever playing this affirmation in my car. It helped me calm and actually enjoyed the trip! Thank you! ❤
That is brilliant to hear, keep up the progress.
I will come back here and testify as a excellent driver
I haven’t been able to see friends because I get panic attacks while driving.... I hope this isn’t permanent I used to love driving
Amanda Casey I’ve been there, this channel will help. ❤️
Same here
Same
Has this changed for you?
Has it got better for you?
It’s so helpful since I am just learning how to drive at my age it’s tough but I believe anything is possible as long as I really want to achieve my goal for I don’t want to be like this forever be stuck can’t go anywhere and totally dependent with others and praying I will overcome my fear in driving so soon at age almost 51 driving is isn’t easy for me to learn but I have to do it thank you so much for this video
How are things going for with driving? I'm just starting at age 53.
Just listening to this makes me anxious. I haven't drove since July 2017. Moving back home after 20 years has triggered Complex PTSD (childhood PTSD). I will listen to this every day until I feel great listening to it. Another video like this for the fear of staying alone would be great. Thank you Dennis for all you do!
Caro Ksea I hope you find a method that works for you. Will do my best. 🙏
@@TheAnxietyGuy1 thank you so much! I got your end the anxiety program in January 2018 and it has helped me a lot and still does. And I finally found an amazing therapist that works only with the subconscious mind. And I do yoga daily. I am on the right track. Sending lots of love to you and your family 💗💗💗
I was in a car accident a few months back and have been experiencing horrible driving anxiety. When I’m passenger or driver I get horrible flashbacks. To think I used to go out for drives for fun is crazy to me. One day at a time,but I can’t wait to get back to where I once was,with the help of you Dennis. Thank you.
How has it been going? I’m in a similar situation
I've been trying to learn to drive, but I've always had bad anxiety when I sit in the driver's seat. I love camping, fishing, and anything in nature so would love the freedom to leave the city when I want.
Thank you so much! I passed my test and I was so calm, so confident.
Excellent!
I did not know what I had could be labeled driving anxiety and others have it too!!! It seems so normal for other people around me.... Thank you for helping others grow...
Oh my goodness! I'm going to have to give this a listen for sure! I have driving anxiety and it's gotten a little better but I want it 100% gone. I'm sure this will be helpful. Thank you
How is your driving now?
Yoooooo Dennis all this time I thought this shit wasn’t gonna work I tried almost all yo methods for weeks, but a couple of days ago, I experience my awakening, mane it is a beautiful experience I will never doubt you again, I feel relieved and fearless ever time a negative thought comes it goes away , lol it actually works connecting your mind soul and heart crazy💯
What do do when u get negative thoughts?
can't wait to get over this fear and start driving like others do! hoping to get my driver's license before i turn 23.
Than you very much! Failed 2 final exams by now, just started listening and facing driving anxiety. I am overcoming all driving fears thanks to you every day more and more! Bless you
Driving is getting more and more fun…❤
It's funny this just popped up on my notification feed I struggle with bad anxiety health anxiety, driving anxiety and I'm here as my teen son just drove off on his own and im having a hard time with it because of my anxiety...wow this is right on time 😞😫😭
coupon mommi life Enjoy the affirmations. ❤️
Thank you so much. I was halfway between departure and arrival when my anxiety took over. This recording restored me.
I feel so not alone which feels nice. I’m almost 25 and have developed driving anxiety due to having panic attacks while driving. It can be debilitating but I have hope. Thank you.
Thank you so much for this video
I was a Normal driver and yes I had a panic attack on the freeway and that changed all I stop driving on the freeway for a while I'm driving back again but real limited I'm afraid of long drives and lots of fear even when I drive short distance.
Roberto Pizano I’m sure this latest content on this channel and these affirmations will help Roberto.
Thanks for sharing. I also was a normal driver and had a panic attack on the highway that has caused lingering effects. I push myself to get on the highway every day, but continue to have extreme anxiety. My intention is to heal it. Hearing from others and videos like this are helping.
@@skyeriemCongratulations on pushing past your anxiety! Just be careful with exposure therapy ( confronting something that triggers panic) It should be done in stages, so as to gain desensitization as you go. If you feel panicky, pull back a bit until you feel calmer. Then add distance slowly.
You helped a lot with my anxiety, I still doing the sessions every morning.
Gilmar from Ireland
Thank you so much for this Dennis. I have been overcoming my anxiety but it manifested from long drives to and from work (over an hour) so that is the area I still struggle. These affirmations are life changing 💙
Kayla Jackson I’m sure they’ll help Kayla. 🙏❤️
I thought I was the only one who felt this way. Glad I’m not the only one. I still enjoy driving but when I drive 45 mins- 1 hour or so to work I get this weird anxiety recently even when I’m at work. Maybe it’s home sickness because I’d rather be at home than work because driving itself doesn’t actually give me anxiety, although the way people drive around me does. For me I tell myself this is temporary, my home will still be there when I get out of work it’s not going anywhere. I’m only gone for 12 hours from the time I leave my house to the time I return home. Maybe it’s a fear of being in an accident and not seeing my nephew grow up, whatever it is I’m working on it. We need to help each other. I’m getting better day by day! Actually typing this while at work. Thank you Dennis this video helps tremendously.
I hate driving. I’ve had panic attacks whilst driving plus I’ve been in wrecks. I also have catastrophic thinking. This will help me Wednesday when I have to drive 20 minutes out of my “safe zone”.
Thanks for this Dennis.
Reneé I know it will. ❤️❤️
I've been taking lessons with a very scary and grumpy impatient old man. I've literally cried after every lesson. He said I need more but I've already spent $400 and no one else will take me driving to practice so it's hard. I'm also almost 20 years old and have been scared to drive since I was a kid.
Same! How have you been dealing with it now?
"You are an excellent driver"
I have major driving anxiety even though i got my license about 10 years ago. I hate it so much and just when i think i’ve gotten better something happens like other drivers honking at me or very narrow streets where i have to manoeuvre and i get sick to my stomach ugh…i don’t know if it’s ever going to go away i’m losing hope
Sorry to hear that.. I think it takes a lot of conscious effort to conquer a fear. That’s why I’m here too
I wish I knew about this when I was following your channel. I'm reading my book and wish this existed years ago when I was studying for my permit. Thanks for sharing these. Will deff go on my self help playlist. 👍🙏😎
Can we have some more affirmations for driving please lovelyn😊
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Thank you SO much for this!!!!
Thank you for this the native flute is really relaxing. I m going to drive in a car for one hour now. Wish me luck.☆☆
Enjoy.
Thank you so much. I use to love driving. But since anxiety and panick attacks they start while im on a freeway. Now i havent drove on freeway in 5 months. I feel so stuck. When my friends have gatherings. I can't go. BECAUSE of my panick attacks. I hope it goes away😪😢😭😭
Brandy Elaine When the meanings over the very things you fear start changing, so will your emotional state during driving. This channel will help. ❤️
Brandy Elaine I can definitely relate. Driving anxiety sucks and can be debilitating. I have the same issue with panic attacks on the freeway. I still drive on the freeway to get to school. I feel like my driving anxiety is more of agoraphobia where I am scared before I actually drive that I will have panic attacks that could possibly get out of control. Before I drive to school and other places via the freeway, I pray to God that he protects me while driving and help me conquer any fear or anxiety that I may experience while driving. Before you drive, pray to God to guide you through your anxiety, continue to drive and pull over or take a near exit to get yourself together if necessary during panic attacks. I believe we can both overcome this 🙌🏽
Me too. Did it go Away? Im struggling
@@sierratrammell110yes, great advice! 🙏 Thank you
Thank you very much 🙏🏼
I listen to this daily to ease my anxiety. Thank you
Is it working?
I will pass my driving test
This is great! Thank you.
Claudia Iris Bloom Very welcome enjoy. ❤️
Hi Denis! I’ve been watching your videos for a while now and I have a question for you. It’s normal to feel a sensations in your head/brain when your mind goes out from the internal to the external? That moment when you “see things different”. It is that consuming “juice” you’re doing? When the brain feel like you’re going in other direction? Hope this question is not too irational bc of the anxiety😂😂
Thanks for this. I used to love driving but now have panic attacks sitting in traffic at red lights. Didn’t know this was a thing. Ughhhh
L Dot. I feel the exact same way...I feel as if I need to escape somewhere...I hate the freeway.
Bryan Q let me know if any technique works!
Same here
Me too
I have had the same experience. Slowly and slowly it has started to get better at lights. Look at pressure points like your ear for example and use them as you drive and tell yourself that you are safe and secure and keep repeating it
I can't even get myself to sign up for a driving school(it's mandatory in my country), and the thing is I don't even know what am I affraid of, is it the fear of failure, shame, taking control, low self esteem...Feeling really stuck and don't know how to overcome this :( I dream to have the freedom to sit in the car and drive wherever I want....
Amazing meditation thank you
Thank you ❤❤❤❤
Every driving lesson I have I am scared. I try to think to just have fun but there is still this feeing most of the time it’s allready a day before. I have never been in a car accident or seen a caraccident. I also don’t know why I am scared. Cause there is nothing to be scared of but still I’m scared for no reason. I’ve already had 27 driving lessons
IMG yes I need this
It took me ages to get my drivers license as I’ve always been afraid. I crashed and rolled my car a few months ago and I got a new one yesterday but I’m too scared to drive it as I don’t trust myself anymore 😢
This is so great
I would think playing this *while driving* is probably not a good idea because of the risk it may calm you down too much? But listening to it now the night before I'll drive.
Can you make a shorter version of this?
I like the affirmations and I will drive with confident and calm, but as you teach about affirmation I don’t understand why the name of channel is ‘ the anxiety guy’ if you believe in affirmation you should know you are say and confirm you are anxious person 😀
But I’m still listen the video I like it, and will work, Gof bless you ❤
‘The Anxiety Guy’ is someone who’s gone beyond anxiety, into a new realm of thinking and no longer caught in the struggle, this is the true association. Enjoy.
No fear
Dennis, if you read this, can you please give me some advice? I trust you a lot and your videos helped me a lot in the past, but recently (april) I had a huge breakdown with the worst panic attack ever and since then I've been lost. I had to quit study, I've been put under 10 different medications so far but nothing seems to work, some medications seems to have worsen it. I spent my days laying in bed in terror and confusion, I can hardly eat or drink because I throw up everything. I'm starting to think that I'm incurable and that I'm meant to die of this. I am 25. Please tell me I'm wrong...
Olly I’m in similar state did you overcome this? It’s been a month almost for me
My first car nerves here... 😢
My drivers test is today in a few hours...
Hi Angel Carl , how did you go with your driving test ? I passed my P test Tuesday after learning for 4 yrs , l'm now very nervous about driving alone. I hope these affirmations help.
I passed perfectly! I'm still scared to drive but I got my own car and im slowly trying to gain confidence enough to drive alone
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This gave me more anxiety while driving 😭😭😭
Don’t listen to it while driving. Listen before bed for a month or so
Why is Jesus" name not mentioned in this affirmation? This is nice affirmation but not Christ centered in my opinion.
Why would it be? Why can't people with different beliefs listen to affirmations as they please?