Driving Anxiety
Hello, I was wondering if anyone here has overcome driving anxiety? If so, what technique helped? Last summer I was caught in a severe thunderstorm while driving. I had a terrible panic attack. Since then, I haven't been able to drive. When I get behind the wheel, I feel like I'm going to faint. Has anyone ever fainted from anxiety? I don't want to get into an accident. I have lost my independence but I still have hope somehow, someway, I'll get through this.
I would say find something good to listen to like a good positive podcast and then remind yourself that it's not raining and even the best drivers can have accidents during bad weather and that it's not your fault and that you can only control your actions but not anyone else's. Try taking public transportation too and get comfortable with being on the road.