Did you know that a lot of people suffer with the fear of driving a car? Yes it's true a lot of people out there have this very same fear. It is not just you that has this fear but a lot of people.Maybe you're scared to just drive in a certain situation or maybe you're scared to drive period. Either way the fear can be overcome. Maybe you're scared to drive in traffic and if that's the case this fear can also be overcome.
That is a real shame, because fear of driving phobia can be treated and indeed, it can be cured completely. Like most phobias, it's a mental state which doesn't have to be permanent. In fact, it's entirely up to the person who suffers from it to decide that he or she will get over their fear of driving a car. If you too suffer from this phobia, know that the answer lies within you. All you have to do is make a commitment to yourself.
Here are 4 tips on how to overcome fear of driving.Take small steps and you will eventually get to your destination -- A lot of people who have a fear of driving simply give up using their car altogether. This is the way to perpetuate your condition, not to heal yourself. If you feel that you're unable to drive, simply use the car for short periods. Either drive around the block, or to the grocery store, or take frequent pit stops to make sure your fear doesn't build up. By doing so, you're conditioning your mind to gradually overcome your fears.
Listen to soothing music while you're driving -- Music has great effect on our mood. Find some music that you can relax to and play it while you're driving. It will lower your overall stress levels and your will enjoy your ride more.Get a driving buddy -- To do things together is usually less scary than to do them by yourself. Many people have a fear of driving alone. Ask a friend or family member to accompany you while you drive. That way you'll build up your confidence and experience less fear.
Today, I have my own car, and while I still can't say I love driving, I drive everywhere I need to go without thinking about it too much, and I can drive freely on highways, interstates, all the places that once made me instantly panic.Hopefully, if your reading this and you also suffer from some sort of driving anxiety or fear, you will take from this article one thing - you'll never know until you try. I also thought I could never be able to drive myself freely, but it happened. And if you decide it's important enough, it will happen to you too.
Are you terrified at the thoughts of driving a vehicle? Do you make arrangements based on the availability of public transportation? If you or someone you love suffers from a driving phobia, you know how difficult it can be and how it can make even the simplest plans seem more challenging. Even choosing to live close to work does not always solve the problem as public transportation is not always dependable. However, the pounding in your chest, shaking, nausea, and overwhelming tension that occurs while you are behind the wheel makes it simply impossible to drive.
Some people only have trouble driving in rush hour traffic, while others are not even able to put the key in the ignition switch. Phobias are generally caused by one of three things; how you were raised, a traumatic experience, or being in a truly terrifying situation. A phobia can trigger the body's natural fight or flight response making your symptoms even worse. No matter where or how it strikes, you can overcome your phobia through hypnosis.A driving phobia can be caused by many things, maybe you were in a car accident when you were young and it left you traumatized. Maybe you do not even know why you are afraid. Do you tell yourself that you will not be afraid, only to have the anxiety return? This is because you are dealing with your conscious mind but the fear lies within your subconscious mind, and that is where it must be addressed.
Luckily, there are treatment programs, information and even support groups available that offer help to those that want to get over their phobia of driving alone. With time, effort and patience, a person dealing with this problem will be able to successfully return back to their normal driving routine, whether there is someone in the car with them or not.
Believe it or not, there are different types of fear of driving. Not all people that deal with this condition experience it in the same way, nor are they scared of the same things. For those that have a fear of driving at night, their worries are not an issue until it comes time for the sun to go down. While some may think that being scared to drive at night is the lesser of two evils and less of a problem than being scared of driving overall, this version of driving phobia has a set of problems all its own.
Although being able to drive with no issues during the day is fine, avoiding nighttime driving can still become disruptive to a person's lifestyle. While those that avoid driving altogether turn to the options of public transportation and friends/family members to drive them around, trying these alternatives could prove to be more difficult when it comes to nighttime. Not all modes of public transportation are available all night, which could leave you stranded if you need to go somewhere late at night. Additionally, your friends and family members may not feel like getting up in the middle of the night just to drive you around.The reason why some drivers may have a fear of driving at night may be due to a traumatic experience that happened at night while they were behind the wheel. Common examples include hitting another vehicle, running into something (pole, center divide, etc.) or even hitting an animal. From that point on, the driver will end up associating being on the road at night with that particular experience.
That is a real shame, because fear of driving phobia can be treated and indeed, it can be cured completely. Like most phobias, it's a mental state which doesn't have to be permanent. In fact, it's entirely up to the person who suffers from it to decide that he or she will get over their fear of driving a car. If you too suffer from this phobia, know that the answer lies within you. All you have to do is make a commitment to yourself.
Here are 4 tips on how to overcome fear of driving.Take small steps and you will eventually get to your destination -- A lot of people who have a fear of driving simply give up using their car altogether. This is the way to perpetuate your condition, not to heal yourself. If you feel that you're unable to drive, simply use the car for short periods. Either drive around the block, or to the grocery store, or take frequent pit stops to make sure your fear doesn't build up. By doing so, you're conditioning your mind to gradually overcome your fears.
Listen to soothing music while you're driving -- Music has great effect on our mood. Find some music that you can relax to and play it while you're driving. It will lower your overall stress levels and your will enjoy your ride more.Get a driving buddy -- To do things together is usually less scary than to do them by yourself. Many people have a fear of driving alone. Ask a friend or family member to accompany you while you drive. That way you'll build up your confidence and experience less fear.
Today, I have my own car, and while I still can't say I love driving, I drive everywhere I need to go without thinking about it too much, and I can drive freely on highways, interstates, all the places that once made me instantly panic.Hopefully, if your reading this and you also suffer from some sort of driving anxiety or fear, you will take from this article one thing - you'll never know until you try. I also thought I could never be able to drive myself freely, but it happened. And if you decide it's important enough, it will happen to you too.
Are you terrified at the thoughts of driving a vehicle? Do you make arrangements based on the availability of public transportation? If you or someone you love suffers from a driving phobia, you know how difficult it can be and how it can make even the simplest plans seem more challenging. Even choosing to live close to work does not always solve the problem as public transportation is not always dependable. However, the pounding in your chest, shaking, nausea, and overwhelming tension that occurs while you are behind the wheel makes it simply impossible to drive.
Some people only have trouble driving in rush hour traffic, while others are not even able to put the key in the ignition switch. Phobias are generally caused by one of three things; how you were raised, a traumatic experience, or being in a truly terrifying situation. A phobia can trigger the body's natural fight or flight response making your symptoms even worse. No matter where or how it strikes, you can overcome your phobia through hypnosis.A driving phobia can be caused by many things, maybe you were in a car accident when you were young and it left you traumatized. Maybe you do not even know why you are afraid. Do you tell yourself that you will not be afraid, only to have the anxiety return? This is because you are dealing with your conscious mind but the fear lies within your subconscious mind, and that is where it must be addressed.
Luckily, there are treatment programs, information and even support groups available that offer help to those that want to get over their phobia of driving alone. With time, effort and patience, a person dealing with this problem will be able to successfully return back to their normal driving routine, whether there is someone in the car with them or not.
Believe it or not, there are different types of fear of driving. Not all people that deal with this condition experience it in the same way, nor are they scared of the same things. For those that have a fear of driving at night, their worries are not an issue until it comes time for the sun to go down. While some may think that being scared to drive at night is the lesser of two evils and less of a problem than being scared of driving overall, this version of driving phobia has a set of problems all its own.
Although being able to drive with no issues during the day is fine, avoiding nighttime driving can still become disruptive to a person's lifestyle. While those that avoid driving altogether turn to the options of public transportation and friends/family members to drive them around, trying these alternatives could prove to be more difficult when it comes to nighttime. Not all modes of public transportation are available all night, which could leave you stranded if you need to go somewhere late at night. Additionally, your friends and family members may not feel like getting up in the middle of the night just to drive you around.The reason why some drivers may have a fear of driving at night may be due to a traumatic experience that happened at night while they were behind the wheel. Common examples include hitting another vehicle, running into something (pole, center divide, etc.) or even hitting an animal. From that point on, the driver will end up associating being on the road at night with that particular experience.
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