Anxiety And Driving.

[cherryblossom]

I could not find my original post

I found your original thread, and merged them into one.

 

[cherryblossom]

I am just checking in before I go.

Good luck!! I'm sure you'll be just fine . . . deep breaths :hug:

 

[KP the nut]

I will do ok. I am just checking in before I go.

Deep breaths, remember to do body scans to check for tension and pull over if you need to.

 

[Deleted member 12723]

I did ok. I am so relieved. I have been feeling so much anxiety lately. Thanks for the encouragement Cherryblossom and KP. I did remember to breathe.

And thank you Cherryblossom for finding my original post and merging it for me. I really appreciate that.

 

[nimkekaa]

Gizmo..I'm glad driving to your appointments when ok.

I am struggling with anxiety with driving right now also. It is the first major snow fall here and winter can be pretty nasty where I live. I also totalled my vehicle (black ice) a few days before Christmas last year and so maybe that has to do with it also.

I will be thinking about you and sending calming thoughts your way when you have to drive somewhere and I will think about your strength of driving even when your anxious when I am driving.

Hugs

 

[Deleted member 12723]

nimkekaa, I am so sad that you also struggle with this. I am sorry you had a accident last christmas season. I imagine it is a anniversary reaction as well. I used to love driving in the snow but not on the icy roads. Even with a four wheel drive I would sometimes slip and slide out of control. Scary. Be careful and be safe. just drive slow and the heck with the drivers who want to drive fast. Icey roads are very unforgiving.

Thank you for the words of encouragement. I really appreciate it. It helps out so much. It gives me courage to keep on trying.

 

[Deleted member 12723]

I get to drive tommorow and I think it will be very windy. I hate driving in the winds. I will get to drive on Monday too. I am feeling nervous. I had to drive and I fought off a anxiety attack and won. I am telling myself that I am a good driver and I do ok. I have been doing ok. I just thought I would release some of my nervousness by writing here. You have all helped me so much and I appreciate it so much.

I have overcome so much. I hope I will be ok tommorow.

 

[Tanishq]

:tup: gizmo.

 

[Britt.f7]

Some days I can drive without issue. I use to drive everywhere, far or near. Now I only drive when I feel up to it. I've fallen asleep twice at the wheel. Came close to passing out a few times and have had to pull over to have someone come and get me. This illness of mine makes it difficult at times. I hate it.

 

[Deleted member 12723]

Well it was not windy all the way. It was just windy in our area. I did fine. I have one more trip to make. I am glad it turned out alright. I am doing pretty good. I have had a couple of close calls with other cars almost driving into me on the freeway.

It was alot of traffic today, but I managed. I am so grateful that I am overcoming this phobia.

 

[Tanishq]

This illness of mine makes it difficult at times.

Britt, that is very difficult for you. so what steps you are taking to overcome this illness? Have you discussed about this to your Therapist?

 

[Tanishq]

It was alot of traffic today, but I managed. I am so grateful that I am overcoming this phobia.

You are doing great. :tup:

I don't like traffic either. We have cross road here, people intentionally create traffic. It makes me laugh and then they start fighting over, you are the blockage on the road. :laugh: I guess, people have stopped using common sense and probably roads are for everyone. Ridiculous.