Overcome the Fear of Driving / Driving with Anxiety

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Anxiety influences our lives in many ways and one thing that i used to love doing but was now heavily impacted by anxiety was driving. Suddenly just the thought of stepping into a car would fire up fight or flight mode and i would be over flooded with anxiety symptoms. This fear got worse over time and i would get regular panic attacks during the drive. My chest would tighten up, my breath shallow, hands sweaty, eyes couldn't focus and i would be extremely sensitive to all the sounds around me. At this stage i was left with no other choice than to find the next possibility for a safe stop and wait for all of this to pass.
Now looking back this reaction makes a lot of sense. As i was suffering from an anxiety disorder and that always goes hand in hand with elevated stress levels. It dint take much additional stress and i would be in a full blown panic attack- and driving can be very stressful at times. And every time we have a panic attack the mind tries to find an explanation on why we feel the way we do. So if are freaking out in the car the brain will associate the car as the source of danger and the next time we step into a car or even just think about it we will jump right back into this state.
So to overcome the fear of divining it is important to rewire your brain. And in this video i will explain some of the simple steps i took to do just this.

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@ImprovementPath 8 месяцев назад

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@Jack-si2pg 2 месяца назад

Thanks for this video. Do you or anyone you have come across also have this issue when it comes to screen use, reading, or even simply concentrating their minds for a long period? Was it the same tip here to overcome it? I seem to have this issue, mind almost feels like it wants to block further thinking, I hold my breath or hyperventilate, get panic attacks etc.. Been very hard to find things to do with all time I have when anytime I get into something, I get all these symptoms. Thanks.

@itsgivinggirlypop Год назад

i feel so relieved to hear a lot of other people are genuinely struggling with this too

@fearfreecapricorn Год назад

Same here

@UnkxwnEvan Год назад

Actually it scares me, what if they crash into me

@itsgivinggirlypop Год назад

@@UnkxwnEvan wait you’re fucking right

@ekokuuuu 10 месяцев назад

You're not alone 😂

@ekokuuuu 10 месяцев назад

@Rose_004so am I. Dunno why I'm scared of driving sometimes

@soup92 Год назад

I’m really afraid of being negligent and accidentally hitting someone or a pedestrian. I don’t ever want to hurt anyone

@ElSings 10 месяцев назад

Same here! When I was learning with my dad in the car, 2 little kids ran across the road from behind a parked car on the side of the road and didn’t even know I was there, I slammed on the breaks. That’s what ignited the fear.

@mim-rw1ts 6 месяцев назад

same. i never want to be the cause of a crash

@daddychillllllll5696 4 месяца назад

For me iam a learner....always when i get into my car anxiety fear heartbeat start up😭

@aduayoutube5340 3 месяца назад

Same problem

@zellanutellaa 2 месяца назад

Same D:

@solbutton1611 Месяц назад

Every time I tell people how afraid I am of driving and how much I hate it, they just don’t understand. It’s so frustrating.

@asheh_ Год назад

My anxiety around driving is so bad that even the thought of having to drive in the morning/ the next day makes me unable to sleep. My chest is tight all the time and I'm so tired. This makes school so much harder because I can't always focus on what I need to, because I know I need to drive later on. I really hope this video helps. Im so lost Edit: HEY GUYS. I just wanna let you know that the more you drive, the less anxious you get. I've been consistently driving everyday now and honestly, the fear went away within two weeks. Not Even, BUT SERIOUSLY. just hang in there, it gets better you guys

@rosem6186 Год назад

same happens to me... my brain goes numb even when I think of driving

@cosmicboy603 11 месяцев назад

I'm happy to hear I'm not the only one feeling EXACTLY like this

@big.jesus999 11 месяцев назад

Got my license test tomorrow Deep Breaths peeps

@justkorbii3180 10 месяцев назад

I have the same thoughts

@ArmandoLuis1318 8 месяцев назад

I hate driving so much. ..

@matthewschardtii1338 5 лет назад

I feel like there is so much split second micro-choices to make I'm afraid of freezing mentally then crashing. Sadly I acted like that in my driving lesson today. I really want to overcome this fear.

@ImprovementPath 5 лет назад

You are learning to drive and being afraid and tense is kind of normal. Be assured that you have a professional sitting right next to you who will intervene when he believes the situation might be dangerous. I am sure you will gain some confidence after a few hours behind the wheel 💪🙌

@guitargeek4208 Год назад

I deal with the same thing, I’m 33 and struggling to break out of it, but I need to improve my quality of life for my family.

@yaboiishere9996 Год назад

I am the same way. I'm 16 and feel like if I don't start overcoming this fear, I won't ever be able to drive

@chocolategreedy Год назад

I have same issue. The best advice that actually works is simply relax your body. It’s not easy when you’re in the stress, but if you do it you start relaxation mentally too. Just try! It’s actually helpful

@evietodagrave Год назад

@@yaboiishere9996I’m in the exact same situation. I’m absolutely terrified about driving and just thinking about it makes me panic a little.

@Evan_Solberg 4 месяца назад

So glad I’m not alone, today my dad took me driving for the first time in an empty parking lot. I was doing fine until he told me to go on the road, stress immediately struck. I got on and felt the most scared/nervous I’ve ever been. I pulled into a parking lot and just started crying. Hope I get over this obstacle

@ezorist 4 месяца назад

Dude me too. It’s been a year and still haven’t gotten my N. failed two times. Second time the car fogged up and didn’t learn how to defog the windshield and hit a curb while driving. making my anxiety worse. My friend gave me two tips and it completely changed my mindset. 1. No one cares what you do. Of course they would when you do something wrong, but it happens to everyone. Everyone is going to their destination. They do not care about you. Just like at a gym. Everyone is there to make themselves better. Not to blatantly judge people. When you’re on the road, no one cares what you do, would make fun of you, because they all got places to be. 2. Be one with the car. This is quite controversial what im about to say, but driving anxiety is a mindset. Having this stress and anxiety will make you avoid driving. What you want to do is to avoid the avoidable. Just keep driving. Literally everyday. Stop stressing about what other people thinks about you, you should enjoy driving. Driving is fun and great, you shouldn’t need to fear. You need to get over the fear of driving, and all you have to do to get rid of it is to drive. Simple. Everyone is in the same position as you man. You don’t need to stress about all these things when driving. Enjoy the drive, and have fun with it. Stay safe and God bless.

@Evan_Solberg 4 месяца назад

@@ezorist Thanks so much, and I’ve came along way from a week ago. I have confidence in speed and even drove on the highway. It was a tough obstacle to overcome but once you get the hang of it you’re just fine.

@hayden22k 3 месяца назад

I’m scared of the other drivers not being cautious and driving aggressively. And there is so many!

@sharharakhanom4341 7 месяцев назад

My goal this year is to become a more confident driver but my anxiety is getting the better of me. I have to do this, I do everything I can to avoid it. Only drive to work and back.

@jubiestarot 2 месяца назад

How is it going?

@Aly.68 Год назад

My last driving instructor made me not want to drive anymore 😀 now I’m scared and then I get overwhelmed when someone say something and start to cry and get mad :/

@himpekenny Год назад

Mine is really Tchill and calm thank god for that xo

@ibabymomx3 Год назад

Keep trying, find another instructor. Hope it all works out for you.

@roselynholloway7863 11 месяцев назад

We’re they too stressful

@noahthebeast1912 6 месяцев назад

Same

@Aly.68 6 месяцев назад

Update: I actually ended up getting my license! Just focus on why you want to drive I wish you all luck!!

@robertsimon2885 3 года назад

I have no problem in parking lots, it's on actual roads that make me stiffen up.

@Ken-lw5qb 9 месяцев назад

I’m the opposite 😅

@sean-ic5qw 5 месяцев назад

Same

@glazyhaze 5 месяцев назад

I’m about to turn 21, still don’t have my license and I’ve probably drove maybe a hood 3 or 4 times in the last 5 years. Just the thought of it makes me wanna freak the fuck out and I know I need to get my license cause it’s like the one thing holding me back in life from doing everyday adult things. Shit sucks man and I feel like a damn coward but I’m scared af me being a nervous breakdown is gonna get me hurt or worse someone else hurt

@ezorist 4 месяца назад

Dude. You’re not alone. My mother got her license at 30 years old. She failed her road test 5 times. Trust me man, you’re not alone. The best way in your situation is to find a driving instructor if you can afford it. And make sure it’s a nice guy or girl that helps soothing your anxiety as you drive. All you gotta do is drive once a day. Even for 5 minutes, to build that confidence. Stay safe brother

@douloureux. 3 месяца назад

I’m 30 and have the same problem, you’re not alone!

@kaydeenlynch4145 3 месяца назад

I'm almost 40 in a few months and still haven't gotten my license because I'm scared of the road. I just started going back around the wheels and just learning how to reverse so you're definitely not alone

@iamnugget 2 месяца назад

i know exactly how you feel but hey, my great grandma didn't get her license until she was in her 40's! there's plenty of time, just take baby steps for now, that's what I'm trying to do. i think the more we do it, the more comfortable we'll get with it. it'll just be hard for awhile and that's okay.

@ivaskoko1632 2 месяца назад

I have a licence. But never had a chance of driving. After 8 years of pause I started driving again, then stopped again for 10 years. I'm almost 40 and starting it all over again. That fear is serious but with age my desire to drive is even bigger just as my fear. Wish me luck! You're not alone.

@Crispycactusjuice Год назад

My anxiety is weird because I’m perfectly fine driving anywhere but for the life of me I cannot go on the expressway even if it’s less busy or crowded I’m glad to hear that there are others that can relate and I wish you all the best with overcoming your anxiety!

@billysmith2621 Год назад

Me too. I can drive all places but avoid expressways like the plague. Probably because I had a panic attack on the expressway. 😢

@MotherofWeePigs 11 месяцев назад

Same! Anywhere above around 60km and or several lanes just throws my perception/spatial awareness or something off.

@Crispycactusjuice 11 месяцев назад

@@billysmith2621 I have had most of my panic attacks on the expressway. I’ve been trying to get on it lately to get more exposure so I can up my confidence.

@AlexSunny-k8x 2 месяца назад

I got the license to drive car but am afraid to drive on road, even those who dont have license rides better than me, i feel so guilty for it😔😢😢😢

@anbn3313 2 месяца назад

My dad is short tempered and he's teaching me how to drive. Driving with him puts a lot of pressure on me, and today I tried driving at night and I can't describe the amount of anxiety I felt. It was as if my mind stopped working, and I became very slow at making decisions. I hope it gets better with practice

@curiousgemini 3 года назад

Fear of Covid has caused a relapse of driving anxiety in me. I'm only calm if I drive on familar routes in town.

@locofrint878 7 месяцев назад

I'm not afraid to die, but to crash and injure someone else, getting in jured and paying medical bills or killing someone else

@zellanutellaa 2 месяца назад

Same here!

@huiba1 Месяц назад

I love driving! Like actually as my passion. I do it when I'm bored, I do it when I feel down, and I do it as a social activity with friends. But for some reason, I get the worst driving anxiety in manual cars. I got my license in a manual car and my first car was a manual. I drove happily for 2 weeks, but f*cked up my clutch and stalled the car twice at a stoplight. It felt horrible, started doubting myself and people got angry because I was holding up traffic. Any time I get in a manual car, I start shaking and overthinking which only makes it worse because you can't lift your clutch correctly with shaky leg. And that only gets me to stall the car even more. It's like an exponential anxiety that gets worse and worse. But any time I drive automatic, it feels like the best thing.

@realruntz2608 Год назад

I’ve been in so many crashes with trusted drivers and I just can’t seem to shake this fear. I went around the block the other day and someone got behind me as I was preparing to do a left turn, I completely forgot got to turn in my turn signal and ended up doing window wipers and all 😂😂😂

@imretrodelic Год назад

This made me chuckle, bless you 😂

@asmacr.8391 Месяц назад

😂😂😂😂

@julia_biss 4 месяца назад

I thought I was the only one struggling with this. I'm anxious about getting anxious on the road and causing an accident

@albakiees Год назад

all of my love ones have gotten into terrible car crashes and some died and my family keeps getting mad at me for not getting my license because i turn 17 this year and i cried all night because of it because i got in really really big trouble about it and now i’m trying really hard to overcome this fear and anxiety

@roselynholloway7863 11 месяцев назад

How is it going

@albakiees 11 месяцев назад

@@roselynholloway7863 honestly good i still haven’t got my license but i have been driving a lot and have gotten better and now im honestly pretty confident with driving

@juliojrsandoval4329 Год назад

The fear of having anxiety while driving alone is just a shock to the body sucks having anxiety and can’t driving alone anywhere cause you start to overthink , hyperventilate and just start to panic and all this I have to deal this unfortunately

@MN_GRAVES 8 месяцев назад

Me too it sucks balls man lol

@maisiespence2482 4 года назад

I haven't even gotten a license yet, I'm just terrified of being in a car

@jaquelinerivera9720 3 года назад

Same

@mili-on1692 Год назад

I really really really want to learn but I am terrified - I hate overthinking :(

@roselynholloway7863 11 месяцев назад

How’s it going

@mili-on1692 11 месяцев назад

@@roselynholloway7863I’ve done 6 lessons 😊😅 going well but I know I’ll need a bit more time it’s the first time I haven’t stopped after one or two lessons!

@akaban3 29 дней назад

My country is notoriously known for having bad drivers and pedestrians who don’t respect road rules and signals - it causes so much anxiety whenever I drive. It is actually so bad that when people come from other countries, they refuse to drive here as the situation is incredibly chaotic. I wish I could get rid of the fear that other people will be unpredictable and focus on what I can do, not what others do

@lunamorvran8202 3 года назад

Thank you. I just figured out why I have panic and anxiety driving. 2 years of trying to figure out why and what to do about it. Now that I know why I feel it makes sense to me. I can work on it.

@kemidoesgaming5106 11 месяцев назад

Hey, its 2 years later. Update??

@roselynholloway7863 11 месяцев назад

@@kemidoesgaming5106are you a driver

@kemidoesgaming5106 11 месяцев назад

@@roselynholloway7863 Yes, and I also am being held back by driving anxiety 😭

@roselynholloway7863 11 месяцев назад

@@kemidoesgaming5106 ok do you have your own car still

@vonkuoha 2 месяца назад

@@kemidoesgaming5106 hi, im late but how’s it going? i’m a learning driver and i get so scared whenever i have to drive, i’ve been in a car crash before so i always drive scared but i am trying to get past it. if you’ve become more confident driving do you have any tips on how? i know a lot of people say that you stop being scared over time if you just keep driving and practicing but i’m too scared to even start consistently driving

@Zoroark278 17 дней назад

i can drive fine for the most part but when it gets busy and crowded with other cars my anxiety shoots up and i get nervous trying to get over it but stay strong we can do this

@simonmarshall19 Год назад

Honestly. Driving terrified me . I’ve had this fear since I was a kid . I been trying to pass my test . I failed 3 times

@yoongmian1599 Год назад

All the best bro , i got my license in 2017, but I'm still afraid to get on the road

@lianaepicgirl777 Год назад

Do not give up. Try again.

@simonmarshall19 Год назад

@@lianaepicgirl777 ty . That means a lot .

@roselynholloway7863 11 месяцев назад

@@yoongmian1599do you drive now

@roselynholloway7863 11 месяцев назад

@@simonmarshall19are you still trying to get your license

@nothingleft777 6 месяцев назад

Even Lewis Hamilton (7x Formula 1 World Champion) said that driving in public roads is stressful and he doesn't like to do it lol.

@axel9546 11 месяцев назад

Hi! How would you overcome the fear of "being stuck" in traffic? I can drive, no problem at all, but I panic when stuck at red light, or just in car traffic. This does not happen when in bike

@Chhh_xo 9 месяцев назад

The exactly same thing happens to me, I tried to avoid as many red light as I can but I feel like that’s making it worse. Part of me wants to just over come it and be there waiting but the feeling I get is something I hate so much.

@emilygrace8198 Месяц назад

I have my driving test in three weeks. I keep constantly making mistakes in my lessons and all I focus on is what I’m doing wrong. I’m so tired of doing lessons, I don’t find driving fun at all, its just pressure and fear and I am so worried about doing something wrong or affecting someone else. Even if I just park in an empty car park I still worry about doing something wrong and that everyone is mad/disappointed in me

@peachesbaby_1257 Год назад

Driving in Miami will cause a whole other stress. Driving here is like a race and it only worsens my anxiety when I feel like I have to compete all the time.

@GotRayGun 7 месяцев назад

Anxiety destroys everything also struggle from social anxiety terriblely. Only thing i can think of at this point is to take medicine.

@Stacey_Hunter 5 лет назад

This is a scary one your heart vibrating in your chest while driving, awful!!!!!

@ImprovementPath 5 лет назад

I know! For me i got so intune with ny heart beat during the drive it made me cringe and tense up.

@amazoniashops 4 года назад

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@skyescobar1077 2 месяца назад

I can drive straight but my fear comes from turns and when cars are behind me

@tonybaloneyy 6 месяцев назад

a couple weeks ago i was driving on the freeway praticing driving for my license and i was going fast abt 70mph and i was freaking out i felt like i couldn’t breathe and my heart was racing and i was sweating like crazy then i did the most irresponsible thing i could’ve ever done the worst possible action i closed my eyes for a couple seconds… luckily i didn’t get hurt or nobody nobody noticed i just regret that decision and ik how stupid it was which is why i’m trying to overcome my fear

@Adrienne.Michelle91 Год назад

My fear of driving is justified. I was in two car accidents (one of which I was driving) and I’m scared of getting behind the wheel of the car. I don’t want to crash into someone or worse. Get into a fatal accident. I know I need to be driving but I’m scared 😟

@2ooo5 Год назад

same.🥲

@adaharrisonn Год назад

There seems to be no advice for this type of fear online.

@wyvonnwillis3672 8 месяцев назад

Same 😭

@vonkuoha 2 месяца назад

hi, im late but how’s it going? i’m a learning driver and i get so scared whenever i have to drive, i’ve been in a car crash before so i always drive scared but i am trying to get past it. if you’ve become more confident driving do you have any tips on how? i know a lot of people say that you stop being scared over time if you just keep driving and practicing but i’m too scared to even start consistently driving

@Adrienne.Michelle91 2 месяца назад

@@vonkuoha First of all, i'm sorry that you got into an accident. I understand the feeling. The best advice I can give you is the sooner you get behind the wheel, the better. If you feel comfortable, take a small drive (around 5 minutes) around the block or up the street. The more you put it off, the worse you'll feel.

@ughunless 2 месяца назад

Had something happen while in the car and I don’t even drive- being in the car at all makes me feel so trapped and scared.. I panicked so many times :( I’m so sad many are struggling with this but I don’t feel so alone anymore. You got this as do I :) take it easy you deserve it

@brandonnn04 7 месяцев назад

hey people i’m 19 years old currently and i turn 20 about in two months and one of my fears has always been behind the wheel even when i was in high school i had drivers ed and i was driving for a bit but not gonna lie every time i was driving i would get scared and shaky and then covid hit and i just stopped going i wish i didn’t because i would been driving by now but idk if its just me being lazy and just gave up on driving but its really embarrassing telling people i can’t drive and one of my goals is learning again for the year wish me luck people im really gonna try my best and get my license this year and i also wish you luck whoever is reading this and struggling with the same thing i would give updates!

@keynanmartinez 7 месяцев назад

Nah I'll just take the public transportation.

@lilyankay2116 4 месяца назад

Not if you live somewhere there’s no public transportation 😢

@keynanmartinez 4 месяца назад

@@lilyankay2116 Rather walk than die

@arivigieree6 7 месяцев назад

i love you for this video. the thing is driving isn’t scary or red lights even. but your brain is so strong to make you believe that it’s dangerous and something can happen you aren’t trapped at all. just think of the road smaller than it actually is and you can overtake if

@nthno Год назад

i just got my license, i am a high schooler and when all of my friends got their license they were driving to school, work, hangout spots, etc. but not me i have a fear of driving to the point if i know i have to drive i vomit and start having a panic attack.

@roselynholloway7863 11 месяцев назад

Do you drive now more frequently

@nthno 11 месяцев назад

@@roselynholloway7863 yes i do drive more frequently, i still can’t get over the fear though the best way to explain it is every time i get in the car i get the feeling you get when it’s your first time trying something new or doing something for the first time.

@roselynholloway7863 11 месяцев назад

@@nthno ok

@vonkuoha 2 месяца назад

hi, 9 months late but how’s it going? i’m a learning driver and i get so scared whenever i have to drive, i’ve been in a car crash before so i always drive scared but i am trying to get past it. if you’ve become more confident driving do you have any tips on how? i know a lot of people say that you stop being scared over time if you just keep driving and practicing but i’m too scared to even start consistently driving

@nthno 2 месяца назад

@@vonkuoha Hi, it is going really good! the more you drive the more confident you will be. everyone told me that and i didn’t believe them because i felt the exact same way you do. but they are telling you the truth, i still get nervous sometimes it doesn’t go away completely. The only time i really get nervous now is if there is heavy traffic or if there is a road closed and i have to take a different route. it does get better with time

@rutherhood5961 Год назад

I’m a little way into my driving lessons, I get so dizzy and worried before my test and always worry I’ll get dizzy behind the wheel, on the whole I’ve been okay, but this helped!

@user-ht4ii1wi6u 4 месяца назад

I'm 29 and I never learned how to drive. I moved downtown so I could walk to get my groceries but if I need to go somewhere further I take an uber. My family have stopped trying to get me to drive. I wonder if I will ever learn to drive.

@madstookova 17 дней назад

driving makes my heart beats really fast for no reason i’m so anxious to drivee

@LordosSonicX 3 месяца назад

I only have 3 months of experience and already had 2 near-accidents Im shocked by both I dont wanna give up on driving I love the fact that i finally got that license that i wanted for so long Ik u may judge that im shit at driving Im not Yes those 2 accs were pretty bad Nth happened but it was real close And i want to overcome all this stress But its real hard for now at least Especially when am parking I have a long and big vehicle so its hard to find a parking spot in the first place And then even harder to park it considering the length and all that Im glad i aint the only one tho who aint stressing so badly But i will need to find ways to overcome all of that fear for sure

@vx3150 2 месяца назад

same i've been driving for a while and people are like if you drive more you'll get over it. but im not over it im still scared

@Jinxx_isdead 3 месяца назад

I was out driving today, alone for the first time and exiting the parking lot of the store in the middle of a interstate and all I could hear where the beeps behind me and the person yelling in front of me I almost hit one of the car retrievers I cried on the spot quickly apologize and left. I’ve never felt so scared in my life.

@user-ol4et1eu8d Год назад

Wow..and here I was thinking something is wrong with me,I see ppl younger than me get their license and driving all over ,when I have had mine for year and fearful to and when I get on the road..I want to but when I think about I freak out..when driving I'm a nervous reck, which is not safe for others or myself to be on the road with that feeling..just listening to the video was freaking me out..ent crazy

@MotherofWeePigs 11 месяцев назад

I hear you! I've had licensed over 20 yrs and Learner driver's even pass me and seem more confident.

@Goldkickzz Месяц назад

Been taking my lessons for 5 years because of this 😢

@phasespace4700 3 года назад

It's a form of torture.

@roselynholloway7863 11 месяцев назад

How are you now

@phasespace4700 11 месяцев назад

@@roselynholloway7863 Well, my car died and I have to get a new one. Maybe all the fancy new technology will help me feel vaguely less vulnerable out there. 😂 Thank you for asking!

@roselynholloway7863 11 месяцев назад

@@phasespace4700 ok do you feel like cars are way too expensive now

@jimmycoolboy419 3 месяца назад

Its got to the point where i only like driving late at night (i get scared of driving on road i dont know thats busy) because late at night theres hardly with anyone on the road

@hayden22k 3 месяца назад

Me too, I hate driving when there is a lot of other people. I only get in my car at times where I think everyone else is not driving, but then I get on the road and there is all these other people. In my brain I’m like “Where tf did all these people come from? Why are they here? Don’t you have work or school? How do we have enough houses around here to supply all these people. It’s a constant struggle ever since I got my license, Im highly cautious. But I’m scared I’ll get to a road where I don’t know where I am going, or I can’t get in the right lane because there is too many people. I’ve had encounters with drunk drivers almost nearly hitting me. Sorry to rant but I’m just glad to see that someone else doesn’t like driving when it’s busy.

@tango5074 6 месяцев назад

I passed my test a month ago and have just got my first car. While I was learning I really enjoyed driving. But my first time driving alone I got really scared and struggled to get going on a hill junction and kept stalling. I was shaking so badly the rest of the way and felt stupid for originally looking forward to driving independently. Now I’m nervous about going places because I don’t know what will happen. It’s not crashing that scares me really, it’s me making mistakes and panicking in front of people. I’m only okay if there’s a passenger in for some reason even if they can’t drive themselves

@ewokpants4891 Год назад

Pretty much every day there's an accident where I live, iv known people who have lost limbs and others who straight up died in vehicle related accidents, iv been in 4 accidents - one I caused when I first got my license and 3 were caused by other people (adults in their 40s and 50s mind you) being incredibly reckless to shave off a couple of seconds off their commute. My accident was a tiny bump into someone else, a fender bender and it cost so much that my father flipped when he found out and yelled at me like I just killed someone. Now, i dont drive and even my psychiatrist talks to me like im just being silly because I dont engage with an activity thats basicly "a requirement for living for little to no risks"...

@roselynholloway7863 11 месяцев назад

How are you now

@BurnishedbrassAngel Год назад

I only experience anxiety when I drive in excess of fifty miles per hour on the highway, as long as I’m on surface streets I have no problem driving thirty five or forty miles per hour.

@aidey8mph605 3 месяца назад

Not to create more anxiety, but a lot of the times driving on surface roads is more dangerous. When driving on one-lane roads with no median, you are likely going around 35 mph. If you get in a head-on collision with someone also going 35 mph, it’s the same as a 70 mph impact. In contrast, when on the highway the chances of head on collision is near zero. Most of the people around you on the highway are going similar speeds. Besides someone slamming on the breaks and you rear-ending them, highways are actually safer especially if you just go the speed limit or 5 below in the right lane while leaving a lot of space in front of you. If you can, just only drive in the right lane because then if you have any anxiety you can always just pull onto the shoulder easily and stop. Hope this helps.

@mrdude4638 Год назад

Ok. But say that driving isn't dangerous when it is is dumb. One dumb mistake and your dead, injured, in some serious debt, and/or humiliated. It's a goddamn risk everytime you step behind the wheel man. The money is by far the worst part. I'd rather be dead than constantly fuck my finances up and destroy my mental health with all the stress from driving to my job to make up for the money I've wasted by driving in that same car or any car that I ended up fucking up on. Not to mention the other person that I may very well hurt. It's scary man. And bad. The only thing you can do I put safety first obove everything and try to keep your cool In the many situations you'll find yourself in that will be difficult. Not because your not good at driving. But because the person behind you may be complete shit. You just don't know man. Every single time it's a risk. A risk that I'm scared of taking because it could put a serious fucking strain on me and my future.

@roselynholloway7863 11 месяцев назад

How are you now and do you feel Uber would be cheaper to use than owning a car

@fightedmealready2692 2 месяца назад

My new job which I love requires a lot of driving to get to different locations for work. I’ve been working for over 4months but recently I struggle to even set foot in my car. I get super nauseous and nervous now and I couldn’t tell you where this is coming from. Just know if you’re willing to face your problems then you can overcome them for sure!

@suequeen9212 27 дней назад

Oh I’m not the only one 😅

@Actuallyjust_Landon 2 месяца назад

This used to happen with me except when I imagine it I get that one feeling of going to fast and collapse like if I’m standing still and imagining it I collapse to the floor

@sarahcaitlyn88 Год назад

So....when I was young... I planned on getting my license as soon as I could... Shit happened and it has been out off for YEARSSSSSSSS NOW.... I passed the written no problem... Now need to ACTUALLY DRIVE.... And each time I do... I improve.... I learn more... Etc.... But the anxiety fear I feel... Even when I'm not going to drive... Ughhhh and yet when I drive I can do really well.... But I'm just not comfortable with it!!!!!!

@rubydior8772 Год назад

Same that feeling though just stuck… I did drive on the road with someone I trust, it went well… I’m so scared to drive outside like HIGHWAYS… ugh just too scaredddd

@roselynholloway7863 11 месяцев назад

@@rubydior8772how’s it going now

@deondraemcknight232 Месяц назад

I got my license years ago but my wife does most of the driving i wanna drive more but maybe fear and anxiety is what's been holding me back

@GB6__YT 3 месяца назад

I learned to drive while in college in a smaller city than my hometown, so now when I go home I feel overwhelmed while driving

@DuhItzKaiyo Месяц назад

I love driving around but the second i gotta go anywhere other then a couple blocks feom my house i panic lol

@enochmalupo1916 4 года назад

Exact same thing as me!!! I used to love driving

@cuquee12 3 года назад

I used to love driving. I am not anxious when getting in the car it's when people are driving crazy around me; especially on the highway...it's unbelievable how careless people are.

@roselynholloway7863 11 месяцев назад

@@cuquee12how’s it going now

@kellsiegaldamez8875 11 месяцев назад

my anxiety is so so bad. the first time driving i was fine, everything went well, i even parked correctly. the second time, i crashed into my house (only damaged the wall, no one was hurt nor was the car damaged) and i panicked so badly that the thought of driving is making me so so anxious. i havent driven since, but i need to…

@SunnyMeadow-wz9ni 11 месяцев назад

you got this bro, it’s going to be ok 👍

@KenyaNicole Год назад

I think my anxiety came about when I bought my Infiniti and I discovered how powerful the car was and I instantly went into anxiety mode. Anxiety and I am going to listen to motivational speeches and breathe

@MarianCiurar-r7u 7 месяцев назад

Bro when im like tight on space thats when sht kicks in

@destinythomas5537 Месяц назад

Because of my anxiety ive made it to 25 with no license. Its so embarrassing. Its august now, my birthday is in early January. I hope by then Ill at the very least be comfortable on the road

@OSRSstiffy 18 дней назад

So idk why... but i got my license and bought a car. I rarely ever get into it😢 To afraid to drive alone, my brain just assumes i will get hit/hit someone And that's it lifes over.. trials, debt, disability heck maybe even jail... these thoughts are crippeling my ability to get in the car even

@blickmaster69 5 месяцев назад

I have some of the worst driver anxiety 💀🙏🏿

@mxstical_ 7 месяцев назад

broke down and cried at the wheel today i just couldn't do it i hope this gets better

@lukeanthony2279 19 дней назад

My biggest problem is at stop signs waiting for cars the cars behind me get angry when I actually stop the car like I’m not allowed to stop for traffic crossing my path I really hate it so much that I want to turn in my license 😢😢

@sayedhussaini6330 8 месяцев назад

Honestly, till 90% of the video, I was waiting when you go to the point and finally, you said something that was not clear at all how to overcome. IJS

@Why_Knott_Me 3 месяца назад

A big reason for my anxiety is when I was in a car crash in a big city. It was not my fault but I spun 360° twice across the road. It still traumatizes me. i was hit from my blind side while at a dead stop (waiting to turn) on the driver's side. This june I will be driving on my own for the first time in a big city since then. That was over four years ago.

@theroserundown 6 месяцев назад

I’m starting to drive again and I get anxious with driving trying to get my license

@jean19681 10 месяцев назад

I used to get anxiety driving. now I have anxiety being in a car with someone else driving.

@purellligma3815 2 месяца назад

I’m 24 and don’t have my license. I don’t want to get it, but I need to get it…

@ramsey633 7 месяцев назад

driving in london stresses me out theres always traffic jams virtually everywhere

@sweets337225504 3 месяца назад

I'm currently dealing with this. It just started out of nowhere. I'm not afraid to drive. It's just that anxious feeling is annoying

@unknowndes1re 2 месяца назад

Omg me too it’s so unbelievable

@Ondestus 6 месяцев назад

My fear and anxiety of driving has only highten since these "traffic stops" just become cops bullying,.maiming and or killing the people

@emm09884 2 месяца назад

I havent gotten my permit yet but everyone around me is starting to as im around that age,i have practiced a hand full of times but never on an actual road. Im petrified and i wanna cry just at the thought of it, its rlly discouraging when im the only one i know who is struggling with this. Does anyone have any pointers or anything that could help if u have gone thru this aswell?? I rlly do wanna learn and get my permit and license and all i just cant get over this fear.

@uncleben1273 6 месяцев назад

I used to be very confident and practised to drive,surprisingly i did pretty good only based on my instincts,but i accedently hit a tree while reversing while i was not paying attention and i didnt took car for a month since i was practising secretly from my family,i became very sad.after a month when i took the car again,i couldnt drive it like i used to i am becoming very over cautious that im stuggling to analyse my abilities i hope i will get over it

@mandlin4602 9 месяцев назад

I have generalised anxiety disorder, that means anything makes me anxious, and goddamn it learning to drive I’m having to work hard to manage anxiety on top Of learning, ugggh

@mowerbro4212 Год назад

Something that has kinda stsrting to help me learn to drive was be very defensive. If you have to drive under the speed limit that fine... Annoying for other an maybe even you yes but it could help you get use to going faster... Im stuck on breaking mainlys Spilt second An im not very comfortable in any car. My mom had a Pontiac Sunfire that wasnt to bad tbh.

@AbdullahSediqi23 6 месяцев назад

I get anxious driving in rush hour traffic. If I were to have a health issue I could not immediately leave the car and get help. I do not have any real health issues I am not sure why I feel like this. I drove fine before the pandemic and during the pandemic, but as traffic increased so did my anxiety.

@lindae6035 Месяц назад

i have panic going up the hill with a long queue cars are closing each others😁😬😢

@derrianmalone2174 8 месяцев назад

It’s Been An Up & Down 2 Years Dealing With Driving Anxiety. Expressways Now Are Terrifying To Me & Driving On Roads I Don’t Normally Drive On A Normal Routine Gets Hectic. Nonetheless I’ve Grown In The Years & I’ve Made Progress. I’m Going To Continue To Get Better & Give Myself Grace In Areas I’m Still Working On.

@AlexsTheCat 6 месяцев назад

as car mechanic/car car/driver this happends a lot trust me your not the only one i failed 4 times and i passed the 5th its more about having confidence and not give a shit and just focus

@jamiemorgan3649 Месяц назад

It doesn't help when your following the laws and speed and someone behind you is trying to bully you.

@cristakatsumi8515 Год назад

honestly with all the toad rage drivers shooting at ppl in the freeways 🛣️ 💔

@Killasum 2 месяца назад

I have a car I can drive to work but I’m just to nervous and scared always think I’m gonna crash😢

@bambangwaseso7899 Год назад

Stale green lights always makes me feel anxious because I don't know how much time I have left until it turns to amber & then red. Do you have any suggestion to overcome this?

@theshadylady1982 Год назад

You'll get used to it... but don't stress about it. Basically... you'll have enough time to stop... and if you don't, you'll have time to get thru the yellow light. Very rarely will you get caught at that weird spot where you don't know which to do... and then you just pick one, the safest one if possible... and commit to it. You got this!!

@miah749 Год назад

Lights for opposite traffic don’t start until a couple of seconds after your light turns red. So realistically if the light is turning yellow it’s best to stop judging on the distance, and vehicle breaking ability. (Without slamming on the breaks) The more driving experience the better you’ll get a hang of when the lights will change color. So distance, and timing of light. At the end of the day you can even come to a full stop on a yellow light if you feel super unsure. Sure people will be upset, but it’s better safe than sorry.

@flakdat Год назад

Idk if every light is the same, but if your direction has a pedestrian symbol, you're fine. If you see a countdown and there are cars or pedestrian waiting on the sides of the intersection, it will turn red. You can use this to determine if you've got enough time or not.

@zainbhussain 5 месяцев назад

I've developed a fear of driving on the motorway. It's been years since I last drove there, despite having tried hypnosis and counseling. I'm still struggling to overcome this fear. I'm comfortable driving on regular roads, but the motorway seems daunting. Any advice or help would be greatly appreciated.

@b1aze1.51 2 месяца назад

i thought i was the only one

@sillybaka9213 4 месяца назад

I have very bad anxiety driving especially windy Road🥴🥴🥴

@OliverPortr 8 месяцев назад

I was looking for the same thing but as a PASSENGER

@greatnessnetworkingandseaf9480 22 дня назад

How do u get over this? I pray God helps me because I feel like I’m holding myself back In life

@SAHM-wp5yz 5 месяцев назад

What makes me scared to drive being around bicycles and pedestrians.

@starlouise397 6 месяцев назад

Overcome fear = think of something positive.... I wish it was that simple.

@avamiller2325 3 года назад

I start to panic at Red Lights!

@bluecali4na 3 года назад

Same!! It just started happening.

@DebbieSanhez Год назад

Same I loved driving now I panic alone especially at stop lights I feel I'ma freak out I thought it was just me

@roselynholloway7863 11 месяцев назад

@@DebbieSanhezis there a reason why

@Oldsmobilerocket-if6sr 5 месяцев назад

I’m completely comfortable driving I love it but my vehicle is illegal and now I can’t tell the difference if it’s a cop behind I been pulled over 2 times within a week and the only stress I feel is a cop behind

@ezorist 4 месяца назад

How is your car illegal? Just bullshit your way out if you’re pulled over. It’s super easy