Many people with high anxiety about driving end up avoiding certain driving situations or will stop driving altogether. One of the most effective ways to treat driving-related panic and avoidance is cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), which includes facing the situations where the person is afraid of panicking.
Why Does driving give me so much anxiety?
Anxiety targets certain organs in the body. While some may experience racing heart and difficulty breathing, others experience diarrhea, lightheadedness or nausea. The mere thought of having these symptoms and being stuck in traffic, results in more anxiety and more avoidance.
Is it normal to have anxiety about driving?
You might experience driving anxiety if you've recently been in an accident or if you worry about getting into a fatal accident. Some people have anxiety while driving due to generally being a nervous person. When this is the case, they can eliminate triggers, things in their life that are making their anxiety worse.
How do I stop being scared of driving?
- Hire a Driving Instructor.
- Exposure Therapy.
- Brutal Truth Method: Name Your Fears.
- Practice Relaxation Techniques.
- Use Positive Affirmations.