Help w/ driving

~Jessica~ · Post by **~Jessica~** » Wed Sep 22, 2010 9:10 am

<span class="ev_code_PINK">Does anyone have a problem driving? Especially driving long distance, on highways, being stuck in traffic?, I DO!! Any thoughts?</span>

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Wed Sep 22, 2010 9:59 am

Hi. I just wanted let you know I am having problems with driving as well. I seem to get so nervous and start feeling fidgety. I am just starting the program again and hope to get the 6 steps to stopping the anxiety down. I feel your pain. I cannot get on the freeway so I am limited. I have a real fear of the big semi's and I don't like driving super fast. We are in the right place with the program and I think this is a common anxiety issue. Good Luck and stay with the program.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Wed Sep 22, 2010 10:20 am

You are not alone. I have the same problem. Except, I am okay in the city.. no matter how much traffic there is. My problem is on the open roads, the highways. I don't have as much of a problem as a passenger in a car, but the driving is bad for me. I am going through the program for the second time and I know it will help me out.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Wed Sep 22, 2010 10:30 am

I have the same exact issues with driving so my world is pretty small right now. And to make it worse for myself I HATE having someone else drive me, that's even less control and I no likie! I am driving more though and I am working on distracting myself at left turn lanes and traffic jams. I will clean out my purse at red lights or take a magazine to look at since I can't move the car.
There is a CD that the StressCenter.com sells it's called
"Driving with Comfort" and Its made by Carolyn rather than Lucinda. I keep hearing really good things about it but don't have the money to buy it right now. I think it's 20 dollars or something like that?
We will overcome it just takes lots of practice at your pace not someone elses for you.

Take care
Jill~