STOP and ask yourself what you’re afraid of
It’s simple enough to link a fear of driving at high speeds to a previous experience such as a car crash. However, it’s important to be able to identify exactly what makes you anxious when you drive. Is it being in an enclosed space for long periods of time? Driving an unfamiliar vehicle, like a stick shift? Or are you, perhaps, afraid of driving in areas where children tend to play?
Different fears related to driving can be indicative of different problems. Claustrophobia and agoraphobia can both lead to a generalized fear of driving, but the thought patterns behind them are not the same.
A writer explains how social anxiety can contribute to driving fear. Read why he believes you should learn to distinguish what really bothers you about driving.
Social Anxiety Vs Driving Phobia – Is It Really the Car You’re Afraid …
