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Old Sep 19, 2024, 10:46 PM
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@raspberrytorte and @Blueberrybook I also developed driving anxiety a number of months ago.

I had to drive through really busy areas, construction, lots of left turns, etc.

I found routes that were not efficient but are easier to drive (for example, I took an alternate that avoided the construction but it was through a residential area so it was slower and longer).

I found a couple of ways to avoid a couple of difficult left turns and that helped a lot.

I also drove just 1 or 2 days a week at first until I felt more comfortable and anxiety was lower.

Now I'm up to diving 4 days a week.

Be patient with yourself and try to drive a little at a time, it makes a difference.
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