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Fear Of Driving A Car In Traffic - You Do Not Have To Be Afraid While Driving Any Longer

By Van L. Shipman


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.

First figure out why are you scared to drive a car in traffic and then take steps to overcome the fear. Are you scared of the cars around you or are you scared you may make a mistake? Did you know that being scared while driving can cause you to make a mistake? Being scared is dangerous because you have poor judgment and this can cause an accident all by itself.So just relax while you are driving in traffic and that can really help you get over your fear. If you just follow the rules of the road and drive your car properly you won't have any accidents. You do not have to be afraid as that is not a good feeling. Just calm down and be careful and you will be fine.

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.

Take deep breaths -- If you're ever driving and start to experience one of the many symptoms of your phobia (sweating, stomach aches, nausea), take a few deep breaths. Inhale and exhale slowly. Deep breaths steady the heart beat and help you to relax.Always remember that you can overcome your driving phobia. Take the first step and make a firm decision to get over your fears and start on a new road.

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.

Of course, such a condition comes with a number of disadvantages and can negatively affect a person's lifestyle. There are times when it is unavoidable to drive alone, which can be detrimental to the driver. The fear of driving alone can result in experiencing a panic attack, feelings of anxiety, stress, nausea and even physical ailments such as headache, abdominal pain and a rapid heartbeat. Dealing with some or all of these symptoms can make focusing on driving nearly unbearable. In order to avoid such experiences, individuals that are scared to drive alone will turn to alternative methods like making sure they have at least one passenger in the car with them each time they get behind the wheel. Unfortunately, this is not a realistic method. Public transportation is another option but still does not address the problem.

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.

Talk to psychologist or join a therapy group.Psychologists understand the human psyche more than anyone else. If friends and family don't seem enough for getting over the fear of driving, you can seek help from a professional. Just go through the process and see your psychologist regularly. Listen intently to what he has to say and remain open to his suggestions. Remember that the intervention of a psychologist can only be effective if you follow his advices. If you don't find talking to a psychologist comfortable, you can look for a local therapy group in your community that specializes in getting over the fear of driving. The therapists who handle these groups are professionals while the members are also afraid of driving.

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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