Thread: Driving anxiety
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Old Feb 04, 2012, 05:59 AM
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Originally Posted by lancetrot View Post
Many people feel driving anxiety for different reasons. It could have been past bad experiences, fear of traffic crowds, lack of self-confidence and lack of cocentration etc. Find what part of driving t you enjoy and it absolutely gets more comfortable the more times you exercise it. Initially I was afraid to drive alone for a while. I am terrified of winter driving and I avoid it sometimes even though i know it will never improve when I avoid it. Just take baby steps and it will get better. Its actually not the fear of driving it is more likely a fear of crashing or not knowing what to do.
That's some really good advice. Baby steps are what I've been trying to do.. I too have anxiety driving in the snow, heavy rain, etc.. Baby steps in all aspects of life.. Can't just jump into it or avoid it. Avoiding it just grows the fear.