Overcome the Fear of Driving / Driving with Anxiety
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Anxiety influences our lives in many ways and one thing that i used to love doing but was now heavily impacted by anxiety was driving. Suddenly just the thought of stepping into a car would fire up fight or flight mode and i would be over flooded with anxiety symptoms. This fear got worse over time and i would get regular panic attacks during the drive. My chest would tighten up, my breath shallow, hands sweaty, eyes couldn't focus and i would be extremely sensitive to all the sounds around me. At this stage i was left with no other choice than to find the next possibility for a safe stop and wait for all of this to pass.
Now looking back this reaction makes a lot of sense. As i was suffering from an anxiety disorder and that always goes hand in hand with elevated stress levels. It dint take much additional stress and i would be in a full blown panic attack- and driving can be very stressful at times. And every time we have a panic attack the mind tries to find an explanation on why we feel the way we do. So if are freaking out in the car the brain will associate the car as the source of danger and the next time we step into a car or even just think about it we will jump right back into this state.
So to overcome the fear of divining it is important to rewire your brain. And in this video i will explain some of the simple steps i took to do just this. - Фільми й анімація
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i feel so relieved to hear a lot of other people are genuinely struggling with this too
Same here
Actually it scares me, what if they crash into me
@@ItsMelanieM wait you’re fucking right
I can drive but Im scared😢
You're not alone 😂
I’m really afraid of being negligent and accidentally hitting someone or a pedestrian. I don’t ever want to hurt anyone
Same here! When I was learning with my dad in the car, 2 little kids ran across the road from behind a parked car on the side of the road and didn’t even know I was there, I slammed on the breaks. That’s what ignited the fear.
same. i never want to be the cause of a crash
For me iam a learner....always when i get into my car anxiety fear heartbeat start up😭
Same problem
My anxiety around driving is so bad that even the thought of having to drive in the morning/ the next day makes me unable to sleep. My chest is tight all the time and I'm so tired. This makes school so much harder because I can't always focus on what I need to, because I know I need to drive later on. I really hope this video helps. Im so lost
Edit: HEY GUYS. I just wanna let you know that the more you drive, the less anxious you get. I've been consistently driving everyday now and honestly, the fear went away within two weeks. Not Even, BUT SERIOUSLY. just hang in there, it gets better you guys
same happens to me... my brain goes numb even when I think of driving
I'm happy to hear I'm not the only one feeling EXACTLY like this
Got my license test tomorrow Deep Breaths peeps
Thanks for the update❤
I have the same thoughts
I feel like there is so much split second micro-choices to make I'm afraid of freezing mentally then crashing. Sadly I acted like that in my driving lesson today. I really want to overcome this fear.
You are learning to drive and being afraid and tense is kind of normal. Be assured that you have a professional sitting right next to you who will intervene when he believes the situation might be dangerous. I am sure you will gain some confidence after a few hours behind the wheel 💪🙌
I deal with the same thing, I’m 33 and struggling to break out of it, but I need to improve my quality of life for my family.
I am the same way. I'm 16 and feel like if I don't start overcoming this fear, I won't ever be able to drive
I have same issue. The best advice that actually works is simply relax your body. It’s not easy when you’re in the stress, but if you do it you start relaxation mentally too. Just try! It’s actually helpful
@@yaboiishere9996I’m in the exact same situation. I’m absolutely terrified about driving and just thinking about it makes me panic a little.
My goal this year is to become a more confident driver but my anxiety is getting the better of me. I have to do this, I do everything I can to avoid it. Only drive to work and back.
My parents are good drivers, and I wish I could just inherit their skills and smart decision making. I don’t trust myself a lot with driving and I feel like i’m going to do something bad, or maybe even traumatic
I have the same anxious thought which I is the excuse I use to not drive and not initiate myself to think differently I think I may need to seek professional help for this underlying thought I have
@@sushipurse I think seeking help could be a good way to help you get started with your driving journey. I still avoid driving too, but we can do this! 👍
me too. i just got my license yesterday and was so discouraging bc it was my first ride ever alone and i hate getting honked at 😭😭 the thought of having to drive makes me sick
@@mim-rw1ts Driving, and driving alone can definitely be scary and uncomfortable, and those honkers don’t make it any easier, but I think the more you practice, the more comfortable it will feel. I would try maybe driving while someone else is in the passenger seat, for a bit so they can help support you. (If you haven’t already) It’ll work out, it just takes some getting used to 😊
@@SunnyMeadow-wz9ni most def, i dont like driving in unfamiliar places unless i have my dad with me 😭😭
So glad I’m not alone, today my dad took me driving for the first time in an empty parking lot. I was doing fine until he told me to go on the road, stress immediately struck. I got on and felt the most scared/nervous I’ve ever been. I pulled into a parking lot and just started crying. Hope I get over this obstacle
Dude me too. It’s been a year and still haven’t gotten my N. failed two times. Second time the car fogged up and didn’t learn how to defog the windshield and hit a curb while driving. making my anxiety worse. My friend gave me two tips and it completely changed my mindset.
1. No one cares what you do. Of course they would when you do something wrong, but it happens to everyone. Everyone is going to their destination. They do not care about you. Just like at a gym. Everyone is there to make themselves better. Not to blatantly judge people. When you’re on the road, no one cares what you do, would make fun of you, because they all got places to be.
2. Be one with the car. This is quite controversial what im about to say, but driving anxiety is a mindset. Having this stress and anxiety will make you avoid driving. What you want to do is to avoid the avoidable. Just keep driving. Literally everyday. Stop stressing about what other people thinks about you, you should enjoy driving. Driving is fun and great, you shouldn’t need to fear. You need to get over the fear of driving, and all you have to do to get rid of it is to drive. Simple.
Everyone is in the same position as you man. You don’t need to stress about all these things when driving. Enjoy the drive, and have fun with it. Stay safe and God bless.
@@ezorist Thanks so much, and I’ve came along way from a week ago. I have confidence in speed and even drove on the highway. It was a tough obstacle to overcome but once you get the hang of it you’re just fine.
I have no problem in parking lots, it's on actual roads that make me stiffen up.
I’m the opposite 😅
Same
I thought I was the only one struggling with this. I'm anxious about getting anxious on the road and causing an accident
My last driving instructor made me not want to drive anymore 😀 now I’m scared and then I get overwhelmed when someone say something and start to cry and get mad :/
Mine is really Tchill and calm thank god for that xo
Keep trying, find another instructor. Hope it all works out for you.
We’re they too stressful
Same
Update: I actually ended up getting my license! Just focus on why you want to drive I wish you all luck!!
I’m about to turn 21, still don’t have my license and I’ve probably drove maybe a hood 3 or 4 times in the last 5 years. Just the thought of it makes me wanna freak the fuck out and I know I need to get my license cause it’s like the one thing holding me back in life from doing everyday adult things. Shit sucks man and I feel like a damn coward but I’m scared af me being a nervous breakdown is gonna get me hurt or worse someone else hurt
Dude. You’re not alone. My mother got her license at 30 years old. She failed her road test 5 times. Trust me man, you’re not alone.
The best way in your situation is to find a driving instructor if you can afford it. And make sure it’s a nice guy or girl that helps soothing your anxiety as you drive. All you gotta do is drive once a day. Even for 5 minutes, to build that confidence.
Stay safe brother
I’m 30 and have the same problem, you’re not alone!
I'm almost 40 in a few months and still haven't gotten my license because I'm scared of the road. I just started going back around the wheels and just learning how to reverse so you're definitely not alone
i know exactly how you feel but hey, my great grandma didn't get her license until she was in her 40's! there's plenty of time, just take baby steps for now, that's what I'm trying to do. i think the more we do it, the more comfortable we'll get with it. it'll just be hard for awhile and that's okay.
I have a licence. But never had a chance of driving. After 8 years of pause I started driving again, then stopped again for 10 years. I'm almost 40 and starting it all over again. That fear is serious but with age my desire to drive is even bigger just as my fear. Wish me luck! You're not alone.
Fear of Covid has caused a relapse of driving anxiety in me. I'm only calm if I drive on familar routes in town.
My anxiety is weird because I’m perfectly fine driving anywhere but for the life of me I cannot go on the expressway even if it’s less busy or crowded I’m glad to hear that there are others that can relate and I wish you all the best with overcoming your anxiety!
Me too. I can drive all places but avoid expressways like the plague. Probably because I had a panic attack on the expressway. 😢
Same! Anywhere above around 60km and or several lanes just throws my perception/spatial awareness or something off.
@@billysmith2621 I have had most of my panic attacks on the expressway. I’ve been trying to get on it lately to get more exposure so I can up my confidence.
I’ve had my permit for 17 years now but I keep trying every year. I’m not going to give up!
Are you still driving
I’ve been in so many crashes with trusted drivers and I just can’t seem to shake this fear. I went around the block the other day and someone got behind me as I was preparing to do a left turn, I completely forgot got to turn in my turn signal and ended up doing window wipers and all 😂😂😂
This made me chuckle, bless you 😂
I have a driving permit, and I always get nervous when it comes to driving with a lot of traffic. What makes it worse is how mom and dad act differently when it comes to be strong willed while driving because they always judge how I drive. I’m still learning how to become more aware of speed limit signs, speed limits, and others. But this, with many other driving vids has helped me become less nervous and more importantly, become more aware of paying attention.
I’m currently 18 years old and am petrified of learning how to drive. I’ve only driven 2-3 times in an empty parking lot after I turned 16 and I couldn’t handle it. I still can’t bare the thought of trying to learn again and I’m incredibly worried that I might never get my license.
Happens to everyone man. When i got my L at 16, i drove for like five minutes, than stopped for a full year. What helped me drive is to stop thinking about others. I learned this when i took a drive at night with my guardian.
all of my love ones have gotten into terrible car crashes and some died and my family keeps getting mad at me for not getting my license because i turn 17 this year and i cried all night because of it because i got in really really big trouble about it and now i’m trying really hard to
overcome this fear and anxiety
How is it going
@@roselynholloway7863 honestly good i still haven’t got my license but i have been driving a lot and have gotten better and now im honestly pretty confident with driving
I'm 29 and I never learned how to drive. I moved downtown so I could walk to get my groceries but if I need to go somewhere further I take an uber. My family have stopped trying to get me to drive. I wonder if I will ever learn to drive.
I haven't even gotten a license yet, I'm just terrified of being in a car
Same
The fear of having anxiety while driving alone is just a shock to the body sucks having anxiety and can’t driving alone anywhere cause you start to overthink , hyperventilate and just start to panic and all this I have to deal this unfortunately
Me too it sucks balls man lol
I'm not afraid to die, but to crash and injure someone else, getting in jured and paying medical bills or killing someone else
I was out driving today, alone for the first time and exiting the parking lot of the store in the middle of a interstate and all I could hear where the beeps behind me and the person yelling in front of me I almost hit one of the car retrievers I cried on the spot quickly apologize and left. I’ve never felt so scared in my life.
I really really really want to learn but I am terrified - I hate overthinking :(
How’s it going
@@roselynholloway7863I’ve done 6 lessons 😊😅 going well but I know I’ll need a bit more time it’s the first time I haven’t stopped after one or two lessons!
i love you for this video. the thing is driving isn’t scary or red lights even. but your brain is so strong to make you believe that it’s dangerous and something can happen you aren’t trapped at all. just think of the road smaller than it actually is and you can overtake if
Even Lewis Hamilton (7x Formula 1 World Champion) said that driving in public roads is stressful and he doesn't like to do it lol.
i just got my license, i am a high schooler and when all of my friends got their license they were driving to school, work, hangout spots, etc. but not me i have a fear of driving to the point if i know i have to drive i vomit and start having a panic attack.
Do you drive now more frequently
@@roselynholloway7863 yes i do drive more frequently, i still can’t get over the fear though the best way to explain it is every time i get in the car i get the feeling you get when it’s your first time trying something new or doing something for the first time.
@@nthno ok
Thank you. I just figured out why I have panic and anxiety driving. 2 years of trying to figure out why and what to do about it. Now that I know why I feel it makes sense to me. I can work on it.
Hey, its 2 years later. Update??
@@kemidoesgaming5106are you a driver
@@roselynholloway7863 Yes, and I also am being held back by driving anxiety 😭
@@kemidoesgaming5106 ok do you have your own car still
Driving in Miami will cause a whole other stress. Driving here is like a race and it only worsens my anxiety when I feel like I have to compete all the time.
Anxiety destroys everything also struggle from social anxiety terriblely. Only thing i can think of at this point is to take medicine.
Honestly. Driving terrified me . I’ve had this fear since I was a kid . I been trying to pass my test . I failed 3 times
All the best bro , i got my license in 2017, but I'm still afraid to get on the road
Do not give up.
Try again.
@@lianajanepicgirl9475 ty . That means a lot .
@@yoongmian1599do you drive now
@@simonmarshall19are you still trying to get your license
hey people i’m 19 years old currently and i turn 20 about in two months and one of my fears has always been behind the wheel even when i was in high school i had drivers ed and i was driving for a bit but not gonna lie every time i was driving i would get scared and shaky and then covid hit and i just stopped going i wish i didn’t because i would been driving by now but idk if its just me being lazy and just gave up on driving but its really embarrassing telling people i can’t drive and one of my goals is learning again for the year wish me luck people im really gonna try my best and get my license this year and i also wish you luck whoever is reading this and struggling with the same thing i would give updates!
Nah I'll just take the public transportation.
Not if you live somewhere there’s no public transportation 😢
@@lilyankay2116 Rather walk than die
My fear of driving is justified. I was in two car accidents (one of which I was driving) and I’m scared of getting behind the wheel of the car. I don’t want to crash into someone or worse. Get into a fatal accident. I know I need to be driving but I’m scared 😟
same.🥲
There seems to be no advice for this type of fear online.
Same 😭
I’m a little way into my driving lessons, I get so dizzy and worried before my test and always worry I’ll get dizzy behind the wheel, on the whole I’ve been okay, but this helped!
My new job which I love requires a lot of driving to get to different locations for work. I’ve been working for over 4months but recently I struggle to even set foot in my car. I get super nauseous and nervous now and I couldn’t tell you where this is coming from. Just know if you’re willing to face your problems then you can overcome them for sure!
This is a scary one your heart vibrating in your chest while driving, awful!!!!!
I know! For me i got so intune with ny heart beat during the drive it made me cringe and tense up.
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I’m doing lessons and I absolutely can’t wait to drive alone but I get anxiety over my lessons
It's a form of torture.
How are you now
@@roselynholloway7863 Well, my car died and I have to get a new one. Maybe all the fancy new technology will help me feel vaguely less vulnerable out there. 😂 Thank you for asking!
@@phasespace4700 ok do you feel like cars are way too expensive now
a couple weeks ago i was driving on the freeway praticing driving for my license and i was going fast abt 70mph and i was freaking out i felt like i couldn’t breathe and my heart was racing and i was sweating like crazy then i did the most irresponsible thing i could’ve ever done the worst possible action i closed my eyes for a couple seconds… luckily i didn’t get hurt or nobody nobody noticed i just regret that decision and ik how stupid it was which is why i’m trying to overcome my fear
I learned to drive while in college in a smaller city than my hometown, so now when I go home I feel overwhelmed while driving
I’m scared of the other drivers not being cautious and driving aggressively. And there is so many!
Hi! How would you overcome the fear of "being stuck" in traffic? I can drive, no problem at all, but I panic when stuck at red light, or just in car traffic. This does not happen when in bike
The exactly same thing happens to me, I tried to avoid as many red light as I can but I feel like that’s making it worse. Part of me wants to just over come it and be there waiting but the feeling I get is something I hate so much.
I’m starting to drive again and I get anxious with driving trying to get my license
Wow..and here I was thinking something is wrong with me,I see ppl younger than me get their license and driving all over ,when I have had mine for year and fearful to and when I get on the road..I want to but when I think about I freak out..when driving I'm a nervous reck, which is not safe for others or myself to be on the road with that feeling..just listening to the video was freaking me out..ent crazy
I hear you! I've had licensed over 20 yrs and Learner driver's even pass me and seem more confident.
So....when I was young... I planned on getting my license as soon as I could... Shit happened and it has been out off for YEARSSSSSSSS NOW....
I passed the written no problem... Now need to ACTUALLY DRIVE.... And each time I do... I improve.... I learn more... Etc.... But the anxiety fear I feel... Even when I'm not going to drive... Ughhhh and yet when I drive I can do really well.... But I'm just not comfortable with it!!!!!!
Same that feeling though just stuck… I did drive on the road with someone I trust, it went well… I’m so scared to drive outside like HIGHWAYS… ugh just too scaredddd
@@rubydior8772how’s it going now
Pretty much every day there's an accident where I live, iv known people who have lost limbs and others who straight up died in vehicle related accidents, iv been in 4 accidents - one I caused when I first got my license and 3 were caused by other people (adults in their 40s and 50s mind you) being incredibly reckless to shave off a couple of seconds off their commute. My accident was a tiny bump into someone else, a fender bender and it cost so much that my father flipped when he found out and yelled at me like I just killed someone. Now, i dont drive and even my psychiatrist talks to me like im just being silly because I dont engage with an activity thats basicly "a requirement for living for little to no risks"...
How are you now
I have some of the worst driver anxiety 💀🙏🏿
Its got to the point where i only like driving late at night (i get scared of driving on road i dont know thats busy) because late at night theres hardly with anyone on the road
Me too, I hate driving when there is a lot of other people. I only get in my car at times where I think everyone else is not driving, but then I get on the road and there is all these other people. In my brain I’m like “Where tf did all these people come from? Why are they here? Don’t you have work or school? How do we have enough houses around here to supply all these people. It’s a constant struggle ever since I got my license, Im highly cautious. But I’m scared I’ll get to a road where I don’t know where I am going, or I can’t get in the right lane because there is too many people. I’ve had encounters with drunk drivers almost nearly hitting me. Sorry to rant but I’m just glad to see that someone else doesn’t like driving when it’s busy.
I only have 3 months of experience and already had 2 near-accidents
Im shocked by both
I dont wanna give up on driving
I love the fact that i finally got that license that i wanted for so long
Ik u may judge that im shit at driving
Im not
Yes those 2 accs were pretty bad
Nth happened but it was real close
And i want to overcome all this stress
But its real hard for now at least
Especially when am parking
I have a long and big vehicle so its hard to find a parking spot in the first place
And then even harder to park it considering the length and all that
Im glad i aint the only one tho who aint stressing so badly
But i will need to find ways to overcome all of that fear for sure
same i've been driving for a while and people are like if you drive more you'll get over it. but im not over it im still scared
my anxiety is so so bad. the first time driving i was fine, everything went well, i even parked correctly. the second time, i crashed into my house (only damaged the wall, no one was hurt nor was the car damaged) and i panicked so badly that the thought of driving is making me so so anxious. i havent driven since, but i need to…
you got this bro, it’s going to be ok 👍
I think my anxiety came about when I bought my Infiniti and I discovered how powerful the car was and I instantly went into anxiety mode. Anxiety and I am going to listen to motivational speeches and breathe
I only experience anxiety when I drive in excess of fifty miles per hour on the highway, as long as I’m on surface streets I have no problem driving thirty five or forty miles per hour.
Not to create more anxiety, but a lot of the times driving on surface roads is more dangerous. When driving on one-lane roads with no median, you are likely going around 35 mph. If you get in a head-on collision with someone also going 35 mph, it’s the same as a 70 mph impact. In contrast, when on the highway the chances of head on collision is near zero. Most of the people around you on the highway are going similar speeds. Besides someone slamming on the breaks and you rear-ending them, highways are actually safer especially if you just go the speed limit or 5 below in the right lane while leaving a lot of space in front of you. If you can, just only drive in the right lane because then if you have any anxiety you can always just pull onto the shoulder easily and stop. Hope this helps.
driving in london stresses me out theres always traffic jams virtually everywhere
I used to get anxiety driving. now I have anxiety being in a car with someone else driving.
I'm currently dealing with this. It just started out of nowhere. I'm not afraid to drive. It's just that anxious feeling is annoying
Exact same thing as me!!! I used to love driving
I used to love driving. I am not anxious when getting in the car it's when people are driving crazy around me; especially on the highway...it's unbelievable how careless people are.
@@cuquee12how’s it going now
broke down and cried at the wheel today i just couldn't do it i hope this gets better
I grew up driving everywhere I became a truck driver and drove for 3 years locally and now for some odd reason after taking a break from trucking for years due to a injury suddenly now I have anxiety driving on freeways I don’t get it
Honestly, till 90% of the video, I was waiting when you go to the point and finally, you said something that was not clear at all how to overcome. IJS
A big reason for my anxiety is when I was in a car crash in a big city. It was not my fault but I spun 360° twice across the road. It still traumatizes me. i was hit from my blind side while at a dead stop (waiting to turn) on the driver's side. This june I will be driving on my own for the first time in a big city since then. That was over four years ago.
I'm 40 and have been driving since I was 17.
I used to a confident driver who could do long distance travel, zip around here and there and on the motorway (expressway). Confident as.
Now I cant drive over 50km without freaking out. I need help as I Wana do van life around my country before I die. 😢.
It feels as though the vehicle is gana tip over if I go faster than 50kmh.
I think I know where it stems from which is driving dads van in high winds on an open road going 80kmh. That was 1 year ago.
Just try to stay positive. You have this cool goal in life which is to drive around the country in a van. Driving bigger vehicles can be scary. Just take backroads if you can and feel out the van. The turns and everything.
I passed my test a month ago and have just got my first car. While I was learning I really enjoyed driving. But my first time driving alone I got really scared and struggled to get going on a hill junction and kept stalling. I was shaking so badly the rest of the way and felt stupid for originally looking forward to driving independently. Now I’m nervous about going places because I don’t know what will happen. It’s not crashing that scares me really, it’s me making mistakes and panicking in front of people. I’m only okay if there’s a passenger in for some reason even if they can’t drive themselves
thank you
Ok. But say that driving isn't dangerous when it is is dumb. One dumb mistake and your dead, injured, in some serious debt, and/or humiliated. It's a goddamn risk everytime you step behind the wheel man. The money is by far the worst part. I'd rather be dead than constantly fuck my finances up and destroy my mental health with all the stress from driving to my job to make up for the money I've wasted by driving in that same car or any car that I ended up fucking up on. Not to mention the other person that I may very well hurt. It's scary man. And bad. The only thing you can do I put safety first obove everything and try to keep your cool In the many situations you'll find yourself in that will be difficult. Not because your not good at driving. But because the person behind you may be complete shit. You just don't know man. Every single time it's a risk. A risk that I'm scared of taking because it could put a serious fucking strain on me and my future.
How are you now and do you feel Uber would be cheaper to use than owning a car
Hello I live in southern California I have a fear of driving more then a few miles on the freeway or city please tell me the best way to overcome this fear as I want to drive longer on the freeways and in my town? I just havent driven much in the last 5 years except for a few miles to the store etc this has got me where I am now.
How’s it going now
Something that has kinda stsrting to help me learn to drive was be very defensive. If you have to drive under the speed limit that fine... Annoying for other an maybe even you yes but it could help you get use to going faster...
Im stuck on breaking mainlys
Spilt second
An im not very comfortable in any car. My mom had a Pontiac Sunfire that wasnt to bad tbh.
I used to be very confident and practised to drive,surprisingly i did pretty good only based on my instincts,but i accedently hit a tree while reversing while i was not paying attention and i didnt took car for a month since i was practising secretly from my family,i became very sad.after a month when i took the car again,i couldnt drive it like i used to i am becoming very over cautious that im stuggling to analyse my abilities i hope i will get over it
My fear and anxiety of driving has only highten since these "traffic stops" just become cops bullying,.maiming and or killing the people
I have a car I can drive to work but I’m just to nervous and scared always think I’m gonna crash😢
I have very bad anxiety driving especially windy Road🥴🥴🥴
as car mechanic/car car/driver this happends a lot trust me your not the only one i failed 4 times and i passed the 5th its more about having confidence and not give a shit and just focus
I get anxious driving in rush hour traffic. If I were to have a health issue I could not immediately leave the car and get help. I do not have any real health issues I am not sure why I feel like this. I drove fine before the pandemic and during the pandemic, but as traffic increased so did my anxiety.
I hold my breath when I drive in a congested road and whenever someone overtakes me???
I've developed a fear of driving on the motorway. It's been years since I last drove there, despite having tried hypnosis and counseling. I'm still struggling to overcome this fear. I'm comfortable driving on regular roads, but the motorway seems daunting. Any advice or help would be greatly appreciated.
Back in 2020 I was in a really bad car crash and I finally got my license but I’m still really scared to drive and when I do drive I don’t drive more than 15 minutes and I dread driving and I want to stop being scared bc I wanna travel and go to jobs that might be far away anymore tips?
Have you thought about taking Uber in that case
It’s Been An Up & Down 2 Years Dealing With Driving Anxiety. Expressways Now Are Terrifying To Me & Driving On Roads I Don’t Normally Drive On A Normal Routine Gets Hectic. Nonetheless I’ve Grown In The Years & I’ve Made Progress. I’m Going To Continue To Get Better & Give Myself Grace In Areas I’m Still Working On.
What makes me scared to drive being around bicycles and pedestrians.
I don't feel anything bro . no excitement 🙁 that causes anxiety ? please tell me
Hey man, i get what you are saying as ive been through the same. Yes anxiety and depression are very closely linked and share many of the same traits. There were times i felt like an emotionless robot and the only times i did feel something was during the severe panic attacks and that was just fear :(.
Anxiety has a huge toll on us thats why making managing stress is the utmost priority. A fixed daily routine all about stress coping should be set up and followed. At least that was somethibg i did 🙏
This is completely me😢
I was looking for the same thing but as a PASSENGER
honestly with all the toad rage drivers shooting at ppl in the freeways 🛣️ 💔
Stale green lights always makes me feel anxious because I don't know how much time I have left until it turns to amber & then red. Do you have any suggestion to overcome this?
You'll get used to it... but don't stress about it. Basically... you'll have enough time to stop... and if you don't, you'll have time to get thru the yellow light. Very rarely will you get caught at that weird spot where you don't know which to do... and then you just pick one, the safest one if possible... and commit to it. You got this!!
Lights for opposite traffic don’t start until a couple of seconds after your light turns red. So realistically if the light is turning yellow it’s best to stop judging on the distance, and vehicle breaking ability. (Without slamming on the breaks) The more driving experience the better you’ll get a hang of when the lights will change color. So distance, and timing of light. At the end of the day you can even come to a full stop on a yellow light if you feel super unsure. Sure people will be upset, but it’s better safe than sorry.
Idk if every light is the same, but if your direction has a pedestrian symbol, you're fine. If you see a countdown and there are cars or pedestrian waiting on the sides of the intersection, it will turn red. You can use this to determine if you've got enough time or not.
I’m completely comfortable driving I love it but my vehicle is illegal and now I can’t tell the difference if it’s a cop behind I been pulled over 2 times within a week and the only stress I feel is a cop behind
How is your car illegal? Just bullshit your way out if you’re pulled over. It’s super easy
Yeah but.... I take driving lessons and my instructor is yelling at me for 4 months now for my mistakes and he makes me feel awful and scared of driving again. Im 4 months into driving once a week and i absolutely hate it.
Yeah, pretty much same here, even though I passed the test on the second try, I haven't even sit in a car since then. I know I should drive more, and practice, but even making some simple mistake makes me anxious. It is not even the danger, but just the fear of mistakes. I wish I could say, that after you get the license everything will go smoothly, but for me that was not the case. I hope at least you will overcome your fear soon, and just know, if it makes you feel any better, that you are not the only one struggling with this.
I'm still in the process of getting my license and I have so much gear on the road
Overcome fear = think of something positive.... I wish it was that simple.
i have horrible anxiety overt this.. is anyone able to contact me to assist and help me with this
My big issue 😢😢😢
thing is, associating positive things with driving is IMPOSSIBLE for me. i have INSANE motion sickness.
Im not alone 😢😢
Bro when im like tight on space thats when sht kicks in
I have generalised anxiety disorder, that means anything makes me anxious, and goddamn it learning to drive I’m having to work hard to manage anxiety on top
Of learning, ugggh
I start to panic at Red Lights!
Same!! It just started happening.
Same I loved driving now I panic alone especially at stop lights I feel I'ma freak out I thought it was just me
@@user-sx3so9ku4gis there a reason why
Hello sir, watching your video April 2021, today is my 1st driving lesson. Wish me luck
All the best, let me know how it went :)
@@ImprovementPath Not bad for the 1st time...am trying to remember my mistakes.
@@moolchan7158how is it now
@@ImprovementPath If Death wasn't a thing I couldn't drive but it's a fear I must not face.
Learnto drive is like learn to hike.😮 really sucks, that clutch , break and mintaining speed.
UNDERSTATEMENT
Bro facts
Thank you for this