I feel you man. I have so much anxiety that it turns to suicidal thoughts and me not caring about myself. My first week driving and I have no training. I don’t know anything and I have to figure it out myself. Wish it wasn’t so intense
@@rb-44 ngl even watching this, may not be the job for him unfortunately. Thats every job though, some work out and fit your personality and some don't.
I'm in this stage right now. I've been on my own about 2 weeks, and so far, I've had the worst sleep. It's like im so anxious from the events of the day that i toss and turn. My best part of the day has been in the mornings. I wake up at 3am and leave at 4am. Drinking my coffee and driving when there's barely anyone out is when I'm the most calm. I try to shut down early in the day, like 4pm at the latest, because parking at truck stops makes me nervous. Taking lots of short breaks throughout the day at rest areas has been helping I think.
@@rb-44 it’s always great to get into a rhythm that actually works for you. Sometimes trial and error of different techniques is also a good thing to try. Basically whatever makes you feel the best. Getting into a routine once you park is also a good thing too. Like going for a walk, getting some sun, etc.
Man I think I have a real problem to it was so bad I just had to leave orientation because I missed home so much. Than got home and still wasn’t any better because I knew I still needed to get my experience. To get local
I am fighting anxiety every day since i started truck driving in the UK , the fear of getting lost because of the gps is a real challenge. I like you will push forward and get through it.
Same here bro,I’m looking for non driving jobs,done driving for life,I’m 36 now,feel like the driving is ruining my mental health more than anything.at least I know I tried but this isn’t for me.
@@SKODA8 this my fear. I honestly know truck driving isn't what i really want to do. I am just looking for a way out of the shitty entry level jobs that don't pay enough. Ive done delivery jobs in the past and my anxiety just takes over. I am worried about accidents, idiot drivers, traffic jams, and all kinds of paranoia pops in my head.
For me, it’s the driving all day and no one to talk too. I think drop and hook is worse because you barely get out and do anything. It takes me like 5 min to do a drop and hook and get back on the road it’s tough
I just saw this video, please I need an update. I’m having really bad anxiety only to think that I have to drive a truck. Please how are you doing now. I really want to quit my job and do something else. Someone please give me a recommendation. Thanks
Don't quit unless you know for a fact it's something you can't do on a long term basis. Most of these feelings are short term emotions that go away after you settle in. Just finished my first day, and literally had severe anxiety for the next day, but I'm fighting through it.
you are encouraging. i'm in first week of training and already wondering what the hell have i gotten myself into lol.....please tell me it gets better as skill sets are developed...
I want to become a truck driver but when I drive my car sometimes I get this anxiety attacks my stomach gets tight and my face starts tingling and I start sweating but I would love to be a truck driver
Someone told me anxiety is a worthless worry. You're using your energy to worry about sonething that may or may not come to pass and what if it does? Who the f--k cares. You just keep moving forward regardless.
You don't understand how valued this video is. Had a bad first day, with barely any sleep and now waking up to repeat the whole process again
I feel you man. I have so much anxiety that it turns to suicidal thoughts and me not caring about myself. My first week driving and I have no training. I don’t know anything and I have to figure it out myself. Wish it wasn’t so intense
I like that your history
Yeah, it gets dark. It's like a different type of being alone. I hope you are hanging in there.
@@rb-44 ngl even watching this, may not be the job for him unfortunately. Thats every job though, some work out and fit your personality and some don't.
I'm in this stage right now. I've been on my own about 2 weeks, and so far, I've had the worst sleep. It's like im so anxious from the events of the day that i toss and turn. My best part of the day has been in the mornings. I wake up at 3am and leave at 4am. Drinking my coffee and driving when there's barely anyone out is when I'm the most calm. I try to shut down early in the day, like 4pm at the latest, because parking at truck stops makes me nervous. Taking lots of short breaks throughout the day at rest areas has been helping I think.
@@rb-44 it’s always great to get into a rhythm that actually works for you. Sometimes trial and error of different techniques is also a good thing to try. Basically whatever makes you feel the best. Getting into a routine once you park is also a good thing too. Like going for a walk, getting some sun, etc.
Man I think I have a real problem to it was so bad I just had to leave orientation because I missed home so much. Than got home and still wasn’t any better because I knew I still needed to get my experience. To get local
I am fighting anxiety every day since i started truck driving in the UK , the fear of getting lost because of the gps is a real challenge. I like you will push forward and get through it.
Same here bro,I’m looking for non driving jobs,done driving for life,I’m 36 now,feel like the driving is ruining my mental health more than anything.at least I know I tried but this isn’t for me.
@@SKODA8 this my fear. I honestly know truck driving isn't what i really want to do. I am just looking for a way out of the shitty entry level jobs that don't pay enough. Ive done delivery jobs in the past and my anxiety just takes over. I am worried about accidents, idiot drivers, traffic jams, and all kinds of paranoia pops in my head.
I stay out 4 weeks so i am imune to all your anxieties its tough if you go home every week and i am regional.
For me, it’s the driving all day and no one to talk too. I think drop and hook is worse because you barely get out and do anything. It takes me like 5 min to do a drop and hook and get back on the road it’s tough
I just saw this video, please I need an update. I’m having really bad anxiety only to think that I have to drive a truck. Please how are you doing now. I really want to quit my job and do something else. Someone please give me a recommendation. Thanks
Don't quit unless you know for a fact it's something you can't do on a long term basis. Most of these feelings are short term emotions that go away after you settle in. Just finished my first day, and literally had severe anxiety for the next day, but I'm fighting through it.
@@BinaryTechnique how are you holding up?
you are encouraging. i'm in first week of training and already wondering what the hell have i gotten myself into lol.....please tell me it gets better as skill sets are developed...
Everything is hard at first stop being a girl
Lmao bro finished my first day, slept 4 hours and now I have to get up and repeat yesterday all over again 😭😭
I got panic attack before start driving truck.
By now you probably got over all of your anxiety and doing well. I certainly hope thats the case.
Jac we need an update!
I want to become a truck driver but when I drive my car sometimes I get this anxiety attacks my stomach gets tight and my face starts tingling and I start sweating but I would love to be a truck driver
Sounds like you shouldn’t be a trucker.
. Driving is the least of the anxiety for me. It’s all a mental game. It’s easy to psych your self out.
Maybe start driving more (in general), I don’t know your lifestyle. It could be something else that’s causing the anxiety.
@@TNraised615 i get what hes saying though. Being on the road surrounded by many other cars , some terrible drivers can be anxiety inducing.
What happened where you at jac🙉🙉🙉🙉
Trucking. Is easy. If. You. Love it
You havent been in the game long enough its a tuff life.
Someone told me anxiety is a worthless worry. You're using your energy to worry about sonething that may or may not come to pass and what if it does? Who the f--k cares. You just keep moving forward regardless.