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I Stress Out Big Time When I'm Driving Can Anyone Help? :(

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ttlynn610

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I Stress Out Big Time When I'm Driving Can Anyone Help? :( Posted: 11-10-04 11:27am


In my previous car I was rear ended approx. 6 times. Most of the time my car was already at a complete stop. So I do understand that they were not my fault. But, now when my husband is driving I absolutely stress thinking we're going to get hit. I stare out the windows like the oncoming traffic is out to get me. I don't worry as much when its only myself in the car. Then when I add my son and husband to that, I start to stare again... Mostly in the rearview mirror..... Its getting to the point where I hate to drive..... sighs i'm afraid i'll never be able to go on a vacation again, because I drive the hubby insane over this. Any suggestions??? All are welcome and appreciated very very much.

ttlynn610

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Thank You Posted: 11-11-04 11:05am


Thanks vanessa, i'll be sure to look into that and see if its possible to make this stop thanks again tracy

CoolMind

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Relax Posted: 11-12-04 14:03pm


Ttlynn610 firstly don't worry so much about the stressing thing, it is natural and happens to a lot of ppl. I have had way worse and ridiculous stresses and issues which I have been working on and coming out of i will share with you what has helped me -knowledge of stress, knowing that your mind naturally comes up with stress-paranoia as a defence mechanism (obviously in this case we our alarms are going of wayyy too early and ridiculously) -give time to yourself. Talk to yourself. Go for an evening walk by yourself. See nature, appreciate nature, appreciate life. Talk to yourself and find out why you feel this anxiety when in a car. Try and reason with yourself, yes it has been bad luck that I got hit 6 times, but if everybody else in the world drives their cars relaxed and worry free so can i...Why am I so unnecessarily worried. Plus worrying so much while i'm driving is only going to cause me an accident. -think positive, be positive, value and appreciate all the things you have. Ppl have way worse problems, so surely you can fight and get out of this. Positivity positivity positivity relax relax relax good luck

ttlynn610

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Thank You Coolmind Posted: 11-12-04 16:16pm


Thank you for your opinion on this matter. I do try to think positively and i'm starting to actually laugh at myself.... I mean really I know that these incidents weren't harming to myself or my vehicle..... So in my mind I try to keep telling myself that they weren't that bad and that I need to be able to move past this before I become one of the drivers that hit me and cause an accident myself. Its a bit funny to me that I understand where this anxiety/fear comes from and still can't get it out of my mind although I do believe its silly to worry about it..... You have to live life not worry about the ways it could end.

PattyV

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Posted: 11-14-04 20:07pm


Let me know if that works for you.Driving is my only(huge!!!!)phobia.Thanks.Patty

sandyallen

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Posted: 11-14-04 23:03pm


Emdr(eye movement desensitization and reprocessing) works great on something like this too, any phobias and accidents and you do not have to go to a psychiatrist for this and get pumped full of pills, if you go to the right psychologist that does this, it only takes about 2-3 sessions, it sort of reminds me of a baloon that is being released, it is soooo unique! The best to you! Sincerely, sandy

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