Anxiety

[Guest_72635358]

I am struggling really bad with anxiety especially when driving on the freeway

[smallwolf]

hello and welcome.

I'm sorry to read about what you are going through. And i know this sounds a little cliché, but there are other people like yourself (or at least don't like driving too far from home). For me, it was emails. I'm unsure how bad "really bad" is from your post, but I wanted to ask if you have felt comfortable to talk to someone about this?

Listening if you want to chat more...

[Happylife]

Hello Guest_72635358,

Welcome to the forums!!!

Sorry to hear about your experience, driving especially on the freeway can be very daunting for a lot of people as it involves faster speeds and more lanes of traffic. 

Is there any particular experience that trigger this driving anxiety and does it happen all the time or only when you drive alone?

Maybe try driving short distances with family or friends on the freeway to reduce your tension and stress, any support system would be great. It's good to start small and then gradually as you gain confidence you can try driving longer distances.

You can try Mindfulness/relaxation techniques, deep breathing etc. which will help you stay in the moment without any judgement. Also, listening to some calming music can help your nerves and anxious mind.

Please don't feel alone or scared. Hope you feel better and start enjoying your driving experience.

Take care...