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I (23f) tried to go to a store to buy shoes. I recently moved back to a new city, it’s big and there’s traffic. It was just 15 mins away and I got halfway but I started to shake, feel super dizzy (like if I was gonna faint), and a cold sensation traveled all the way down to my legs. I just kept worrying about what I’d do if I was gonna faint and there are all these cars around me. I fucking had a panic attack. The road towards the mall was closed so I took it as a sign and went back home. I was praying I could make it back home. I was so worried I’d faint and have an accident. I kept taking deep breaths and telling myself i’d fine.
I fucking hate this so fucking much. This never ever bothered me, I was always able to drive with zero worries. I used to love driving so much. Now, I can’t even drive to get some fucking shoes I have been wanting. I think I got PTSD from my past job as a therapist with kids. The kids would get me sick almost every week and I’d have to drive feeling so tired and dizzy.
Anyone else experienced this? Tips to eventually make this go away?
Edit: when I’m driving with someone I feel better. But this happened when I was alone. I was never like this. I loved driving alone.
On its own! You have the ability and the power to change it. You just have to learn to control your thoughts so that your brain rewires
That’s amazing. Trust me, it does go away!!! You got this
Yes, it’s crazy how our brains makes us think we’re in danger when we’re actually not. My driving anxiety is practically non existent, it went away super quickly but sometimes if I feel exhausted I do start overthinking like what if I feel weird on the road again? I just go for it. I face it. I drive. Period. Just keep going.
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Yes. No more driving anxiety !! 🫶🏼