Dose any one have problem with driving a car?

NICOLE MATHIS · Post by **NICOLE MATHIS** » Sun Oct 26, 2008 3:16 pm

I HAVE PANIC ATTACKS WHEN I DRIVE LONG DISTANCES OR WHEN I GET OUT OF RANGE OF A HOSPITAL IT SOUNDS SO CRAZY I KNOW I HOPE THIS PROGRAM WILL HELP ME TO CONQUER MY FEARS.....

river_one · Post by **river_one** » Wed Dec 03, 2008 5:07 am

Today was better than has been in years. I think that that's thanks to understanding yesterday that I am suffering from agoraphobia. On the open road I panic and fear that I will lose control. The truth is that I am a good driver and have no problem paying attention to the road and keeping the car where I want it. If I'm driving on a two land (one in each direction) I am overly concerned with being in the way of cars behind me. I usually start slowing down and pulling over when I see a car behind me. And I fear that looking in the mirror will cause me to lose focus on the road. One of the really annoying bad habits that I've developed is looking at the road too close to the hood of the car which causes a feeling that the vehicle is moving fast when it's not really moving so fast. That again causes me to fear that I am not focused enough on the road and that I might lose control.

ANewDay · Post by **ANewDay** » Wed Dec 17, 2008 2:33 pm

I have had this feeling for a while when I drive but never knew how to describe it! I can't believe I am not the only one who has this sensation! I just ordered the program and it should be here in a few days. I am excited to begin! I totally understand!!!!

Originally posted by scaredtodeath:
I fogot to add that I get a floatting feeling when I drive does anyone els feel like they are floatting, or like they are driving on thick ice and sliding, or on windy days like the wind is going to push you off the road. I hate wind.

someone in Phx · Post by **someone in Phx** » Thu Dec 18, 2008 2:08 pm

Within the last 2 months I have developed anxiety when driving on the highway at night - it is extremely frightening. I feel that I have no control and want to stop in the middle of a lane and crunch down. Now when I feel this anxiety I exit the highway and use the side streets. I think that recognizing that you re having an anxiety attack and that it is not the end of the world is good. Easy to say and hard to do!!

Dustin B · Post by **Dustin B** » Sat Dec 20, 2008 2:22 am

I am 22 years of age and still do not have a license because I am so terrified of not only driving in general, but also driving (for the driving test) with someone I don't know well. I have a driver's permit and have driven before a few times but not long distances whatsoever. Last time I started the program I didn't finish it(for reasons too long to mention at the moment), but I did make it to week 6 at the time and I faced one of my biggest fears and drove home from out of town for the first time.

I would have to say that doing so was one of the best feelings I have ever experienced. I do hope this time around that I can get back to that point, heck beyond it actually.

Donna Gail · Post by **Donna Gail** » Sun Dec 21, 2008 1:32 pm

I used to think about dying, but I red some self help spiritual books and that eased my fears so when the time comes naturally. I will be ready. I will say that in the past I contemplated(thought) taht amybe I'd be better off dead, but I think that anymore. My new gradbaby will be the light for me and my kids need me. Take deep breaths and you'll be ok.

farmergirl43 · Post by **farmergirl43** » Wed Jan 07, 2009 9:30 am

i have had this for 21 years and for the past 6 years i have been doing good and now its started again bad and i hate it. I am afraid of driving long distances. I have to go to work in the mornings and its getting hard sometimes. I want to be able to drive again and i want to go long distances with me and my girls and not have to worry about how far we go and not being able to make it back.

*D* · Post by ***D*** » Sun Jan 11, 2009 1:50 pm

hi,
to all of you in the program. you can do it and I know because I had that problem before and had driven for a long time and drove transit buses for 10 years and plus my military time. then the panic and anxiety struck and I was a mess.you can read my profile to see how I did it or what happened.but I met my wife who lived in n.c. at I was in virginia.It was a 5 hour drive and I was a mess but I made it. even after a traffic jam right when I got on the interstate.so hang in there and do it a little at a time.as for flying I have done that too.recently I went on a mission trip to brazil.we left the airport at 9 in the morning and got to atlanta and had to wait until 8:30 that night to fly to brazil.we arrived at 7 a.m. the next morning.if I can then so can you.take care and good luck and be blessed in all that you do.
don
I can't do it but HE can

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Sun Jan 11, 2009 6:23 pm

Driving to town and back used to have my knees jerking and me in tears...No more..I took the program, and learned so much...I believe there is a mantra for everyone...I could not drive to town, and that is just 5 miles from my home..and, I live in a small town...I drove anyhow, but I would have to pull over, and I had every body symptom you could imagine. Now, I enjoy driving..it relaxes me...It gives me a sense of freedom...I used to pray so hard just to make it home. Now, I pray before I leave, and I ask God to take the wheel, and to place angels all around me...I trust in Him to do that for me, because He loves me, and He loves you too...I know in my heart, that I am safe...So, I acknowledge Jesus before I leave, and He gives me safe, wonderful and peaceful place to go. I actually dread coming back home at time now, because I cherish my new-found freedom of driving without fear!!!! My mantra may not work for you, so, you may need to make up your own...But, I love sunsets...So, when I began getting terrified; I would just imagine riding off into the most beautiful sunset...Find one that works for you...God Bless!!!!

Rhonda Martin · Post by **Rhonda Martin** » Wed Jan 28, 2009 6:34 am

I have been home for over a year, after having 3 panic attacks in one week while driving. I will drive if someone is with me at times, but mostly I just let other people run my arrands for me, which is embarrassing. I had my first panic attack 0ver 19 years ago while driving, but do not know why I had it. I want to be able to drive so bad, and that is why I am back on the program, and hope to be driving soon. My 3 year old daughter was with me when I had one of the bad panic attacks last year, and she still remembers it. This really bothers me, and I hope to drive soon, so she can stop worrying about her mother.