How can I get over my anxiety or fear of driving on highways?
Anonymous
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Dec 13, 2015
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Practice in small towns (:
And have a friend with you, or maybe even your parent! Parents are supposed to be the best comforters (:
LoveYou315
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Dec 16, 2015
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I honestly think that you should take someone with you, play your favorite song as you drive and just breath :) You can do it! I know that it can be super hard to get over a fear but just have faith in yourself! YOU CAN DO IT!! :)
UndulatingKyle
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Dec 16, 2015
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Drive with a trained driver for your times on the highway. Otherwise just try and avoid the highway if it's very serious.
bootsfromkor
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Dec 16, 2015
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when i first got my drivers license i was so scared to even drive in my suburb. what i did was i started out on country roads, and over the next few weeks would move to more populated areas, then on to highways. the first time i drove on a highway i had someone with me who was more confident, told me tricks on how to drive safely.
Becca13
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Dec 16, 2015
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I think a combination of things: first I think it's important to learn what drives your fear. Why are you scared? Did something particular happen or is it in certain situations? This can be useful information.
Also, trying is key I guess. Go take a short drive at quiet times at first, with someone you trust next to you and build it up from there.
Anonymous
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Dec 18, 2015
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drown out the sound of the other cars by having you radio on! it always helps me. Also just breathe through it. I know it seems hard with all of the cars going a pretty decently fast speed around you, but just remember some people are just as nervous as you! cool air towards the throat and neck also help!
Anonymous
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Dec 23, 2015
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You could practice. At first a small part of a highway, with your close friends or parents. Then you can take bigger steps and drive a little longer. You don't have to feel safe, but defenitely not anxious
iouty
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Dec 23, 2015
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You can get over your anxiety, and or feal of driving on highways through exposure therapy. This means you put yourself in the situation, a very mild and safe situation, and work your way up to get through your fear.
Anonymous
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Dec 25, 2015
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Continue to drive on highways until you no longer have the fear of anxiety, you do it so much that you get used to it and become a better driver.
squeek
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Dec 25, 2015
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Have someone you trust ride with you untill you feel better about doing it by yourself than try doing it alone
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