Alma
11-12-2011, 09:32 PM
Hello all, I joined the forum in search of answers for an issue I've had over the past few months. I was once a confident driver, but now I cannot get in the car without anxiety -My symptoms range from nervousness to headaches.
I spend a lot of time worrying about driving, which I know is irrational. I do have moments of confidence, but they are rare. I commute to work, and I put a ton of thought into my driving and other drivers. It really sucks, because I'm a good driver, but I'm overwhelmed with nervousness. And the physiological symptoms make it a lot worse. I twitch a lot in my neck and sometimes get a headache. This scares me even more, because I fear I'll lose control.
I get most fearful on crowded highways with fast moving traffic and negotiating curves when other cars are flying past me. Night driving makes it worse. I'm usually over the speed limit too.
Please respond if you can help me with this issue. I want to be able to drive anywhere, without giving it a second thought. As of now, I don't want to drive anywhere I don't have to.
PS... I was once a confident driver, and know the feeling of freedom there is in a car, but can no longer experience it due to my driving anxiety. This is the most frustrating part for me.
I spend a lot of time worrying about driving, which I know is irrational. I do have moments of confidence, but they are rare. I commute to work, and I put a ton of thought into my driving and other drivers. It really sucks, because I'm a good driver, but I'm overwhelmed with nervousness. And the physiological symptoms make it a lot worse. I twitch a lot in my neck and sometimes get a headache. This scares me even more, because I fear I'll lose control.
I get most fearful on crowded highways with fast moving traffic and negotiating curves when other cars are flying past me. Night driving makes it worse. I'm usually over the speed limit too.
Please respond if you can help me with this issue. I want to be able to drive anywhere, without giving it a second thought. As of now, I don't want to drive anywhere I don't have to.
PS... I was once a confident driver, and know the feeling of freedom there is in a car, but can no longer experience it due to my driving anxiety. This is the most frustrating part for me.