How To Overcome Highway Driving Anxiety
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- Опубліковано 30 чер 2024
- In this video, I tell you how to overcome highway driving anxiety. If you have an overwhelming fear of driving on the highway, then this is the video for you. I tell you about a few specific steps that you can use to completely get over your fear of driving on the highway. If you combine these steps with some patience and time, you will end up getting over your anxiety of driving on the highway and you will become one of the best highway drivers that you will ever know!
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I am surprised that I am not the only one with this problem.
I've ALWAYS had highway driving anxiety. My counselor has given me homework to "imagine driving on the highway" until the idea is less and less stressful to me, just like this man suggested. Thanks for this video. People think I'm weird for it, but it truly is a real fear.
I have it also. It's very difficult to overcome it for me. First I tought it was claustrofobia and maybe I should consider drive a motorcycle instead, but truly it's just the highway. The straight road, the dancing cars around you, behind you, on the sides, the constant movement around you. The boring road, driving the same speed the whole time. Stagnating while having to be alert is so tiring.
Definitely not weird I had a bad accident on the highway and I’m just now getting back comfortable with driving on there
Have you gotten better with this exercise
I have to drive on the freeway today and I’m trying not to cry 😭
I certainly accept what the previous commenter have written - definately not as easy than some people make out to overcome fear of driving.
Be cautious and take advice from other people. I looked round a few sites and found plenty of good help by searching google on websites like Roys Quick Fix. I wish you luck and hope you are successful!
Totally cry! I found when I cry the anxiety goes away. I will drive and cry, and I look like a weirdo who just broke up with someone. But it helps to calm
How’d it go ?
I have spent months researching into how to overcome fear of driving and discovered an awesome website at Roys Quick Fix (check it out on google)
I do agree with a couple of others said - definately more difficult than some people make out to overcome fear of driving.
You should be aware of this and get help from others. I looked round a few sites and found a lot of expert advice by searching google on websites such as Roys Quick Fix. Good luck and hope you are successful!
The first tip “imagining you are driving at home” is the BEST tip I have every heard 👍🏼
good its true
I never use to have this problem and then all of a sudden I developed it.
Me 2 omg I am glad I am not the only one
Same here! I realized I freaked out when I see there’s no shoulder
I have driven all across the country Phoenix to new York, but like 5 years ago I started feeling anxious when a road trip was approaching I mean Phoenix to San Diego some 600 miles round trip, now I still get on the highway but the shortest the trip the better I haven't had a road trip in a few years, I'm 55 so I'm not too old I see older people driving on the freeway, my mouth gets dry and I find myself holding the steering wheel too tight. If you find something helpful let me know, some people say meditation and breathing exercises help, I try but the anxiety this causes on my body is stronger than me trying to relax. Good luck every one.
Same :(
Its gotten worse for me 😢
Me too
Dude it was so weird. I used to love the highway then a year and a half after having my license I randomly got on the highway and had a panic attack and ever since have had highway anxiety. I have hit well over 80 on backroads with no issue but 70 on the highway now makes me tweak
Same here bro wierd I heard it's binocular vision syndrome
But I think we're lacking vitamins
I'm 28 and drink heavily beer made for the brain
@@jerry3500 Jerry,
Did you ever find out what the actual problem was? Same issue with the highway myself.
The same thing exactly happened to me.
I used to love driving,then one day I got this panic attack while on the highway,and ever since I can’t drive on motorways.
@@adamblue2587 yea bro I learned you just gotta control ur breathing and not lose consciousness of ur surroundings, it’s good to throw on a podcast or something to keep you thinking and not falling into highway hypnosis bc that’s what does it for me
Don't do 80 on back roads please 🥺
Today will be my first time driving in the highway. I’m so used to driving in the streets but TODAY is the day I have to drive my family to a trip and it involves a highway. Just the thought of getting into a highway, gives me more anxiety. I hope I make it through today! 🙏🏽
You will ! Have faith in Jesus 🙏🏽
@@mahanicaleo519 fuck jesus
Did you make it
How did it go?
Jesus you not replying is prob freaking ppl out even more lol
listening to you makes me anxious
😭😭😭
I thought I was the only one
LMAOOOOO
😂😂😂
I’ve been doing exactly this. I’m now able to drive 65 mph (I couldn’t go above 45 mph before). I’ve progressed to going one exit on the highway so far. It doesn’t feel good yet so I’ll stay with this until it feels more natural then I’ll go to 2 exits. Good luck to everyone going thru this! Take it slow, we got this!
Did you overcome your fear yet?
@@natdogofficial9472 I’m getting there! I was able to drive about 45 minutes on the highway from Ft. Lauderdale to west palm beach recently! I was tempted to get off every exit but I kept telling myself “one more exit”. I also have to distract myself with music. Thanks for asking and how is it going with you?
When I did my driver's education, I only went on the highway once. I was 17 when I got my license, I am now 22 and still have not driven on a highway since. I'm a fairly good driver with everything else, but merging at high speeds worries me. So, my method to conquer my highway anxiety is to practice merging and using my side mirrors till I am absolutely comfortable! I'll add comment updates with my progress :)
Update?
Hope it's been helping you
update now?
Damn He Died….
@@hectorgamertv937😭😭
I don't know when I started developing this fear. I use to cruise on the highway with no problem. As soon as I get on the highway, my palms get clammy, my throat feels like its shutting on me, and I get terrify feeling like I'm trap between two fast vehicles. Driving on the left lane is a no for me, and I used to do it with no problem. I want to take trips with no problem and not feel this fear any longer.
This is a good video. Sounds like you are describing something I studied in a psychology class a while back called "systematic desensitization." I am a new driver and have highway/freeway anxiety, so this really helps a lot. Thank you!! ❤️❤️❤️
You have no idea how helpful you are. Thank you so much. And also for your energy, it really helps because majority of us search such videos feeling so down or super scared and anxious that having this much energy and feeling that someone actually understand and cares really matters. So thanks❤️
I've been dealing with highway driving anxiety for 16 years it just happened all of a sudden
I used to drive trucks everywhere but now I'm limited. When I'm in the left lane I start to feel trapped and the anxiety flares up. So I move over to the far right lane. I practice, but I'm just not the driver I used to be and it's depressing.
Welcome to the club .
Me too
count me in..its been 5 years
I cannot imagine staying on it for more than 10 minutes, let alone two hours! I get this weird floaty feeling of anxiety, and I just have to pull off at the next exit. I cannot imagine driving in Toronto! I live three hours east of that, and that 401 stretch is scary enough!
My legs would shake like crazy when I’m about to get on the ramp. It’s crazy. But the more u do it the better. My legs don’t shake as much as before (still does). But I gotta talk to myself and give myself a pep talk to go on the highway.
Oh dude same, and the crazy part is I don't have this problem before it just recently I start to have it, where my heart races and my head hurts and I start to shake.
@@john_7000 ☺️ wow this comment was 3 months ago and I definitely gotten better! Still a lil nervous but not as bad. Good luck! Shoulder check and check your mirrors and you’ll be okay👌
@@juicybouche i have full on panic attacks and i don’t know why I’m like this
@@philaneenfun I could imagine! Fear is a hell of a thing. All I could say is deep breaths and think positive. You have to gradually expose yourself to the situation that causes intense fear until it doesn’t cause fear anymore. ❤️
@@juicybouche Thanks for the advice
I’ve had highway anxiety even before I got my license lol. I avoided driving on the highway for so many years lol but I finally started practicing and my anxiety has gotten a lot better. The only way to deal with driving anxiety is to just get out there and practice more. I’m not 100% comfortable with highways yet but I’m doing better, watching these videos has helped so much. To anyone else dealing with it, you got this! 👍🙂
My driving instructor MADE me go up on to highway during the end of one of my lessons. Mind you, it was a stretch of highway that isn’t busy during the day
@@ianlombardo9758 how did you do?
@@ThatsSoAliii just fine
@@ianlombardo9758 that’s great
Unfortunately, it's not that simple for some people. I've had panic attacks on the highway. One of them almost ending in a wreck
One tip I would like to give is go early mornings (especially on Sunday) it’s very less traffic so you can get used to the roads with less pressure of traffic around.
I agree!
in New York City, it doesn't matter when you go. Even at 3am at night there's many people driving.
I have more of a city driving anxiety than highway anxiety. When I first got my driver's license, I went to see my parents and drove about 15 hours straight with very few stops. It was great, other than roundabouts and such that confused me since I never drove around city or state limits. I even took wrong turns, but luckily Waze helped me.
I agree. Highway driving is alot easier than regular streets
@@kingfancy7317 How is it easier when you have to be cautious on your speed, lane, and the circuit of cars around you. Plus, if one just suddenly presses the break, a tragic of lives will go away.
@@hanf4415 Highways only has cars and is generally straight or curves gradually
Normal roads have... pedestrian crossings, cyclists, weird curves, traffic lights, junctions, oncoming traffic etc there are way more distractions and things you need to pay attention to. Besides no one should just be braking on a highway out of the blue.
@@Traveler-rf8ye thank you so much im driving like 3 hours on the highway tomorrow and you helping me
I’m feeling more confident already about driving on the highway just from watching your video and getting these small bite size chunks.
Thank you so much for these videos. Your videos have made me more confident and the encouragement led me to but my first car and release my fears.
Imagining driving ahead of time is not something I would have thought of. I'll give it a shot. Thanks!
My anxiety is how most people go 20+ miles over the speed limit. It's already nerve wracking to go a posted speed limit of 75mph, but then the majority are going 95mph+ and I can't stand it. There's a lot of chatter online like "people are so slow on the highway, if you're gonna be slow stay right!!!!" YEAH but I'm going 75mph in the right lane and it's still not fast enough for these people. Excuse me but I drive a Chevy Trax, not a Corvette lmao
I’m looking at soo many videos to get over my anxiety. I got my license today (I was so excited I drove to work on the highway alone, no problems). However, leaving work I was trying to merge on the highway and no one would let me merge, forcing me to take another road to exit. It then through me for a loop and It ended up taking me over an hour to get home. I had to call my boyfriends dad to help me and guid me home because I couldn’t look down at my phone and had an idea where I was, just NO idea how to get back home. I had a full on anxiety attack driving into my parking lot and I have to do this again tomorrow. And the next day, and the next day, and the next day..
I needed this video I have to drive to Indianapolis from Georgia. I find driving on my highways but, when I get in Atlanta area I be terrified . Thanks 😊
always helpful info thank you so much
Thank you for this! I hope you are feeling better :) HEYYYY EVERYBODY!!!!!
Thanks very much for all your tips. Am going to definitely try them all
This sounds really helpful!! Thank you so much.
I'm scared of the highway because it has heights.😰😰😰
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Its the same for me
This dude is awesome
Can you please make a video about how to safely drive by semi trucks ? I need information about sharing the road with semis as they give me anxiety. I love your videos ❤️ thank you for making these.
Damn thats a panic inducing voice
i j wanted to let u know that i’m from the us and i’m doing my 6 hours rn and this helped me calm down a little thank you
I’m on my L’s and have been for nearly two years simply because I don’t have family to help me drive. Well my boss said hey you can drive to work tomorrow which takes us through the city and onto the highway I have to admit I was extremely anxious and still am but this has absolutely helped! Let’s hope I don’t bin it! :)
My only problemoo on freeway , // truck driving next to me and looking ahead. // nerve shak
I already know this is gonna help me
I get anxiety on highways thinking about other anxiety attacks I had on the highway. It's like i'll be good, then my mind takes me there. I feel like i'm about to lose control...it's so scary.
Me too. 😔
@@cherries4376 I actually overcame this once and the highway become my favorite. Then it just came back and i've been struggling since and I avoid the highway as much as possible 😩
I have an 8 hour road trip coming up, and am working through some PTSD from highways. Wish me luck
Good luck bro, hope that was good !
I just wish some changes would be made to the rule where the merging person has to accelerate to highway speed and merge onto the highway traffic after finding a spot. Most people find this tough as everything has to be done in split seconds. Maybe if the rule is slow down and stop, then lookout for a spot and then merge ; many people would feel so relieved and even accidents could be avoided.
Moved to PNW from the MidWest and loved highway driving; even drove across the USA and back, but one day 20 years ago, my brain broke going down a (familiar) mountain. The triple trailer trucks, and flying down that mountain in a 90s version Dodge van totally freaked me out to the point where I had to get off at a rest stop and force myself to keep going and get home. I found that if forced, I really am nervous and play loud music like The Dude in his Torino to pump myself to get on the 5. But the scenery is very distracting and if the car ahead of me dips down a hill, I feel as though I am going to fly away. You are correct, just thinking about driving the interstate makes me sweat and have palpitations!
Never had it...drive through the mountains when I was younger with no issues...than one day I was driving across a big bridge and I had a melt down...and that has affected me for the last 10 years. It is ridiculous. I'm pissed and haven't found a way to get over it and I'm a fearless type of guy. I never believed in anxiety, thought it was bullshit...still struggling and keeping it a secret because I feel like a pussy.
Oh your not alone dude! Your not a sissy, your brain is playing a trick on you!
It's kinda like working your way up on wearing heels. Start with the lower heel and work your way up to the 5 or 6 inches until you got it.
That's me I'm so scared to drive in highway because everyone in Phoenix AZ drive like crazy imagine the road so wide and it has 6 lanes.
Im in Phoenix also and the traffic has gotten worse.
Very helpful because I’ve been going through this for over a year now and I’m ready to get back on but I’m just nervous!!!!!!!!! And I don’t know how this started because I used to go everywhere on the freeway !
hey ,if anyone else needs to find out about anxiety about driving a car try Sovallo Fearless Driver Fixer ( search on google ) ? Ive heard some pretty good things about it and my work buddy got amazing success with it.
@@samuelcarrillohenao3401 thank you for the information 😁
@pavel mihai thank you I am going to purchase it and see if it works I’m hoping it does because I’m tired of being stuck !!!!!!
I was the same way! Drove everywhere then all of a sudden I had one panic attack on the freeway and couldn't shake it each time I got on. My mom and aunt had the same issue. When my mom died I suddenly developed her condition. I think panic attacks are deeper unresolved and unrelated issues that need to be addressed but sometimes you simply just need to get on the freeway and only hope to deal with those bigger problems later. I began to think "How did I become such a bad driver that caused me to have panic attacks" when it was the opposite: I would have a panic attack before I got on the freeway which caused me to pull over and do side streets. I have never been a bad driver. If you can breathe from your stomach and not let the panic attack happen and control it it does work. The attack fades. And one day you are back on the road and it all comes back and muscle memory and common sense comes back. However some days are better than others. Too much coffee and lack of sleep will not help. But you can control the panic attack better than you think! Especially since you have driven on freeways before. Control your breathing, control the attack, you got this.
@@kimhart8268 thank you sooo much for the encouragement you are soooo right I just need to get out there even if I am fearful !!! I also don't like the drives in the city I live in . I keep finding reasons to not do it I have to do it for me !!!!!!
I literally want a shirt that says hi Everybooooodyyyy lol.
First time driving in highway todsy, I wish I watched this first. Because I was so scared and also trouble centering the car at the same time
Just listening to this gave me a feeling of panic. I could barely even finish the video. I will never travel and drive on highways, I give up
Helpful thank you 😊
I am doing the same , in Australia we use left lane for slow vehicles .. I merge on freeway (hardest part for me atm), stay there for 10 minutes and take the first exit. I have to take a freeway again to come back to my home so it’s almost 20 mins on a highway to gather. Feels very scary but have done it twice now so will keep doing it for 3-4 times more and then will increase the time .
Im going to drive 3 hours trip tomorrow and still having driving anxiety. Wish me luck.
Been having this problem for so long I keep getting on the freeway getting off & practicing and it doesn’t get better. I have so much fear I cannot even get on anymore. It’s the only thing in life that I can’t overcome. I’m not sure how this anxiety started
I feel you brother
Me too. I'm going to try hypnosis we have to keep trying everything until something finally works
you not alone trust me
@Ms Gem yep i'm missing out on a lot of cash due to this
take control of your life good way to start look at it like this you have to get on the highway to practice your skill of blind spots,blinkers,merging,braking,traffic,rain,being tired and more to use as a defense to your fears
This was a great video I just have one suggestion, I'm not trying to mean I'm just being honest. When you're doing a video about anxiety could you speak a little slower and also lower your voice a bit?
i live in Massachusetts. we truly have the worst drivers in the country. i had a car accident in 2018. i wasnt seriously hurt. it wasnt my fault but it haunted me for 3 years. i am just starting to drive on starter highways now just still scared to get back on 93. its the other people. its almost like they know i have PTSD. i am getting slowly better each day but am still very anxious.
I'm suffering from this right now. Not sure how I got to this point.. kinda resurfaced last year riding uber in the back seat and today while driving
Thanku bro for help
The problem with that anxiety highway issue is that not everybody can see the signs on the highway and especially at traveling 70 mi an hour some people simply avoided like my safe I'd rather be safe than risk it
Thank you
Wish my driving instructor was thinking like this. We just went on the motorway first time when I only ever used 40 and he wanted me to go 70 mph first time which meant overtaking as well. My heart was jumping out 😂
I’m glad I’m not the only one who has this problem. Lord please help me 🙏
As a chronic anxiety sufferer, I'm afraid of long distance driving.
Any suggestions about extreme anxiety driving on over passes or over things like water? But mainly over tall over passes? How do you practice because you can’t get on an overpass for a short time. Once you get on, you have to finish.
That's my problem :(. I have to avoid them and panic when I think one is coming up. After driving 40 years, it just started happening to me after I moved to Texas, where the overpasses are ridiculously high.
@@TimSchmidt_art Yes, I live in Texas as well! And this was not an issue for me until my 30's. I did start mapping out drives with low, even bridges...not overpasses and Im driving those 2 times a week and going directly home so Im not practicing when Im in a rush or need to be somewhere. My next step will be mapping out small overpasses that go to the left, right, or down...but not high up. And are very short. I just dont know if all this will actually help when its time to start trying higher overpasses.
Overpasses is one of my issues with highways as well. I seem to do ok with midsize overpasses but the very tall ones do me in. I even had a dream my car flipped backwards as I was trying to drive up a local tall overpass. I live 3 hours from the keys and can’t imagine getting over 7-mile bridge anymore. I think I’d do better as a passenger but I’d probably have to close my eyes the whole time.
Here's some tips for how to overcome fear of driving
1) Take control of your own life.
2) Learn about the power of your mind.
3) Walk in in the tracks of people who have already overcome the fear.
The pitch and volume of that voice has just increasedmy anxiety 😳
I live in California where the highway average speed is 85 mph noooo tHANKS
85!!!!!! WHAT
In Germany people go up to 111mph and higher 😬
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I know. I had the worst experience just two days ago getting onto the 91 freeway.
When I drive in the right side of the highway. I Hate when a humongous ass WHALE(semi truck)speeds pass me. I freak out because I’m going at regular speed. The the semi has a loud noise and then flys past me. I fire it feels like every time
I avoid the freeway like the plague. I don’t think it’s a phobia because it’s really dangerous and scary. If the speed limit is 65 people go 80 mph or higher, one person screws up and it will set off a horrible chain reaction, you are literally riding a bullet. on the street at the worst I will go into a house. I do not agree that the freeway is safer
I was a very confident driver until I changed cars now I have this sickening feeling of loosing control of the car.
Dude, your volume is giving me anxiety!
Was thinking the same thing. I'm too relaxed for this guy. 😂
Helpful
I drive in the Highway in PR but here I start crying and shaking uncontrollably.
Yo también
I just made 10 hr interstate trip and drove fine but absolutely hate it .It’s not so much that I’m scared I just get frustrated on interstates in Atlanta , Chattanooga, and many others .. I’m ok with 3or 4 lanes but when you start getting into 6or 8 lanes it’s just not for me . Knowing that if you hv a problem your basically screwed especially if your traveling with children . Also so many people driving these days are absolute degenerates riding your ass at 85 /90 mph and obviously hv no respect for human lift and should not be allowed to drive .. I’m basically done with it . I moved to the gulf just so I don’t hv to be in a bigger city . If I have to travel from now on I’ll fly or take a boat there . If everyone would realize the danger , be more patient and drive no faster than 75-80 mph leave several car spaces between cars while driving the interstates would be a much a safer situation but I know that’s not the situation we live in .
Speed limits in Canada are slower, I’d probably do better up there.
I’m afraid of the high bridges
Why are you yelling at me 😔
Trying to to stop having reaal bad anxiety on the highways as a driver and a passenger. Always had anxiety while going fast... have to do it because my gf wants to drive to her family, which is 2 states away, for Thanksgiving. Told me to "be a man" and "buck up."
Good times....
i've driven on the highway once but my driving instructor had to take over because i felt like i was gonna faint... now i'm more scared that i'm gonna faint and crash than actually driving ahh
heyyy evriboooooooodiiiiiiiiiiiyyyiiimm here today to tell you...
Oh my god my ears
I have to drive on the highway for a new job but I’m gonna quit
Its because of the loud noises and big trucks
I'm trying to build up to get on now. I have to throw up 🤢😥
very nibr
I’m scared of curve😢
I gotta take my cat to the vet today and the route recommended requires me to be on the highway for 10 minutes 😅😭💀
Jax this is for you 🤭😁
The thing is there's many other cars driving along with you..
I hoped for a lowest enthusiasm video celebrating the april's fools day.
Heeeeeeeyyyyyyyy Everybodyyyyyyyyyyiiiiiii
I feel like such a pussy. I can do the highway fine but the merging onto my anxiety is so bad. The merge lane is so small here by Chicago with lots of cars in the next lane. I hate this feeling.
I hate driving on the highway because I live in georgia lol
Lol I live in Georgia too and I hate Atlanta drivers 😩
Same here
Why are you yelling? 😅
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Info was helpful, but him practically screaming at you the whole time was very unsettling.
I appreciate the video but.... Why is he yelling?
The way this guy talks is giving anxiety . Like he’s pumped up with caffeine or a stimulant. Your talking to highly anxious people in a frantic state yelling basically . Relax more while doing videos like this buddy .
When I get in a big truck to drive , I feel like I am tiny and the highway is as big as space. I start making sounds like Peter Herman when he is backseat driving in Peter Herman’s adventure