Hi.. I have a problem with driving... everytime i have to go somewhere, or when some1 asks me to pick them up etc, i get scared, nd when im driving i get so overwhelmed by all the cars, and i it makes me nervous, nd i feel like sthg bad is gonna happen.. Ok when i was a first began to drive, i thought the fear is normal, and with time it will go away, but its been 2yrs, and its getting worse..... i hate the fear nd sometimes i feel that i will get hurt if i get so overwhelmed and nervous when driving..... i dont know wat to do..... i need help
2006-12-07 05:05:29 · 7 answers · asked by carine 1 in Health ➔ Mental Health
try to think positive thoughts and stay calm
2006-12-07 05:11:59 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
One of my best friends has this problem. She's been driving for 3 years now and she still hates to drive because she gets go overwhelmed by everything around her. What you need to do is not worry about the other drivers.
Drive how you want even if it is slower then the other drivers. They can pass you if they don't like it. Just don't go to slow, you can get a ticket for that. ^_^
But thats besides the point. When you start getting overwhelmed pull over to the shoulder and breathe. And if you have a good friend that can drive have them drive. She always has me drive because I love to drive!
The important thing is to be comfortable and don't drive when you don't have to, car pool, and drive in a way that is comfortable to you.
2006-12-07 13:25:46 · answer #2 · answered by muse_of_haunted_memories13 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ask your doctor to prescribe ALPRAZOLAM 1 mg that will calm you down and still be able to drive saftely I use it all the time .It is fast acting lasts a while then drops off quickly it is also known as xanax or kalma 1 but the scientific name is alprazolam the doctor would know that more than the other brand names.
2006-12-07 13:20:16 · answer #3 · answered by john h 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I know that feeling and its easy to overcome.
Have some of your fav. music playing while driving and drive your car just for practise when there arent that many other cars around. Like go for a spin just before bedtime.
Driving "just for fun" will make you more confident.
2006-12-07 13:11:23 · answer #4 · answered by ganja_claus 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
i know how you fill i am the same way.i get so scared that i can not focus on driving.i don't drive for that reason i don't know why i am like that i have never been a wreck . i guess it is a phobia if some sort.i hope it get better for you.sorry i know it was not helpfully just wanted to let you know that you are not along on filling that you are having.
2006-12-07 13:18:29 · answer #5 · answered by ann p 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's a little thing called anxiety. Learn to control it and it will not bother you as much. It never really goes away.
2006-12-07 15:30:15 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
just need to take it easy and if you dont want to drive then dont unless you have to
2006-12-07 14:29:13 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋