Stuck in the car

ebnb · Post by **ebnb** » Tue Jul 29, 2008 11:15 am

Hi All - Usually when I am stuck in traffic (as a driver and passenger) I get really freaked out and very angry.

This past weekend my husband and I went to a concert, which is only 1 1/2 hours away, but it took 3 1/2 due to concert traffic.

I can honestly say that I didn't get anxious or angry sitting in the car for so long.

Baby step, I know, but am happy!

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Tue Jul 29, 2008 11:23 am

Congrats. I wouldn't call that a baby step, I'd call that a big step! You were driving a distance to get there plus tack on the 2 extra hrs for traffic. Nice job.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Tue Jul 29, 2008 1:45 pm

I too think this was a big step. Nice work. Can you identify what was different for you this time. Did you find that some of what you have learned on the tapes was helpful. I have been much more mellow and relaxed since working with the tapes and am in the middle of Session 5.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Tue Jul 29, 2008 1:50 pm

Congrats, ebnb! That is awesome! I agree with CI822 - that is way more than a baby step! Good for you!
Darb

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Wed Jul 30, 2008 2:19 am

Thank you for all of your support! I'm on week 2 and I think that knowing I'm not alone, breathing exercises, and relaxation cd are a big help. I'm hoping that is why I didn't wig out in the car. I really love this program. I know I'll keep going back to it for a long time after I've finished.
Thanks again.
ebnb

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Wed Jul 30, 2008 4:25 am

One thing that helps me in traffic is to repeat what Lucinda says, to say to yourself...
Lines, traffic, crowds and waiting, doesn't bother me. I don't mind spending time being patient, There really is no emergency.
This even helped my husband who had a problem with waiting in these situations, but didn't really have other symptoms of anxiety.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Wed Jul 30, 2008 5:51 am

Oh.,....that feels good!! Great job!!