Hi guys,
New here. So my story....
Earlier in the year I was involved in a serious car crash, at motorway speeds (80 mph - btw is this site UK or USA based?). Hit a truck, etc.
The damage to the car was not severe and was repaired, and I know the cause of the crash, so that's been sorted to eliminate that again....
However, I do have some driving anxiety. The car in question is a performance car and so it's even more important I keep a clear head.
When I first got the car back, I was clammy and sweaty, but now the only remaining "symptom" is hypervigilance and intrusive thoughts I would crash. I have had counselling before, e.g. over my sexuality, and learnt that CBT is a form of treatment, e..g challenging negative thoughts. I have positive counters for each negative with the car crash, e.g. car is fully repaired, serviced, new tyres, brakes, so even safer, but doesn't help.
Any ideas what could help? I do listen to music in the car and try to breathe to help.
Thanks!
New here. So my story....
Earlier in the year I was involved in a serious car crash, at motorway speeds (80 mph - btw is this site UK or USA based?). Hit a truck, etc.
The damage to the car was not severe and was repaired, and I know the cause of the crash, so that's been sorted to eliminate that again....
However, I do have some driving anxiety. The car in question is a performance car and so it's even more important I keep a clear head.
When I first got the car back, I was clammy and sweaty, but now the only remaining "symptom" is hypervigilance and intrusive thoughts I would crash. I have had counselling before, e.g. over my sexuality, and learnt that CBT is a form of treatment, e..g challenging negative thoughts. I have positive counters for each negative with the car crash, e.g. car is fully repaired, serviced, new tyres, brakes, so even safer, but doesn't help.
Any ideas what could help? I do listen to music in the car and try to breathe to help.
Thanks!