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1074864 tn?1256932915 You are not actually fearful of driving or travelling itself, but rather the fear of losing control if you have another panic attack. This is because when we have a panic attack, the first thing we want to do is to retreat to our "safe place", which for most people is our home. The further away from our comfort zone, the more uncomfortable we feel.
1804812 tn?1329677557 Boy, can I relate!! MANY of us can! This goes hand in hand with panic. " I am known as the "back roads" queen because I can get to just about anywhere on small streets and county roads. I always feel like I need to have a place I can pull over". Me too! LOL. I HATE highways. I explored this fear with my therapist years ago, and she explained to me that the fear stems from our basic fear of becoming "trapped" somewhere, with no option of "escape".
Avatar n tn ll have such a fear of getting into the thing while envisioning it as some kind of giant fish trying to swallow me whole. Don't get me wrong, I still drive. Did it this morning to get to the office. I'm really beginning to hate it a lot. Don't know how or what to change. I've thought about saying to everyone, "I'm not driving anymore. You want to go somewhere then you drive". Most likely won't work. No one will take me seriously.
Avatar m tn If you are dealing with anxiety, I think it would be very beneficial for you to talk things over with a therapist. Those of us with anxiety will often latch onto a fear and we are pros at blowing things out of proportion. You're gonna be OK, OK?
1353681 tn?1387083733 A traumatic event in which one day I was fine, in the passenger seat w/a friend about almost 6 yrs. ago now, and had always been fine, driving and as passenger....she is a kind of fast/wacky driver, and we were going down a hill in which she was actually pressing on the gas and accelerating fast....I guess it was b/c I was now aware that she was doing this , that I began to get a feeling of "out of controlness" and panic...it was really quite nerveracking for me and scary...
Avatar m tn i was driving confidently for the last 8 years. suddenly start to fear driving especially curves...now i could not take the vehicle in the middle of the road..i try to avoid and automatically i drive on left side of the road instead of straight...so i loose balance..i am sittiting also slightly towards left...this problem is giving me sleepless night...please advise me..........
Avatar m tn t have an accident, i feel confidence in my driving skills. maybe for someone who has no fear of diseases, its the same way. maybe they get a wave of fear, and then get over it. maybe we should try to rationalize our fears & doubts, instead of trying to run away from situations that cause anxiety, try to face them and deal with them. and trust in god in every situation.
Avatar n tn I too struggle with panic attacks and the fear of them returning. Have you talked to your dr about this? You might want to consider talking with a therapist. I do know that if you let the fear take over your mind it is only going to get worse. The best advice I can give you is to talk to someone and try to face the fear. Get back in your car and go for a drive even if it is only around the block. Each time you do it it will get easier. You have to take your control back.
Avatar f tn Thats good, tho i dont fancy paying the hospital car park fees for first time in labour lol my friend said her insurance recommended her stopping at 37 weeks but when i got my new car n told the insurance i was pregnant they didnt say anything so i left it at that! I think ill keep driving as long as i dont get too big to fit behind the wheel lol as my bf doesnt drive!!
1785438 tn?1314987935 Hi. Unfortunately this all evolves around your anxiety and you're developing Agoraphobia which will hold you prisoner in your home (safe place). Driving is a big trigger for many with panic attacks it goes along with Agoraphobia, fear of open places and fear you'll have a panic attack, the feeling of being "trapped" wherever you are.
Avatar f tn t you get a dashboard camera (you could probably use your smartphone if it has enough memory). Record yourself driving. When you feel this fear, check the video and you will see that you have not hot anyone. At first, try driving for a short distance and then check the video. Then try driving a longer distance. You will be doing some self-exposure therapy and will have solid evidence that nothing bad has happened. Hang in there!
Avatar f tn Last Wednesday we received some flat pack furniture from a well known swedish company and yesterday my husband and I decided to put it together (bedside tables and chest of drawers), I suffer with a terrible fear of HIV and check everything for red marks that could be blood, I was having a good day yesterday and wasn't too bad but when I went to put the cardboard boxes out into the bin I noticed that one of them had a red mark inside (about the size of my little fingernail, maybe a bit smal
8377023 tn?1399509160 My biggest fear out of everything is my water breaking while driving their car. I am absolutely terrified that this is going to happen. I have already gotten contractions while driving with one of the twins, thankfully the contractions weren't crazy bad, and this happened today. I dont know what to do besides calling their aunt, Chris, my mom and my doctor. Like what should I tell their aunt if that happens? To just meet me at the hospital or what?
Avatar n tn He was diagnosed with TB during the physical examination in which he showed me the papers confirming he was rid of it. That means he probably got tested for other things, right? They took a sample of his blood.But I read online that people with HIV have a high risk of contracting TB. But besides that, and I've known him for 2 years. I have never seen him actually sick. Which is a good sign, yeah? Cause HIV weakens your immune system? Sorry to make this long.
Avatar m tn but every time I see one, my anxiety sky rockets. I have a fear of even driving by a used needle and thinking it could be contaminated with hepatitis b or c. its as though I fear blood from the needle will get on my car or tires and then on to me. really cant comprehend how to deal with this.
Avatar f tn need I say more? The fear of being stuck in traffic and suddenly needing to go is a real fear based on a real problem. Generally I prepare for trips, and if shopping, make it a focused shop. No more aimless driving. I have to have a plan and stick to it. Same in stores: meandering around in a hugh store is sure to bring on panic. So again I now plan and stick to it. One department for shoes. No checking out several stores or departments.
324396 tn?1297350712 Maybe the real question is....what symptoms does one exhibit if diagnosed with agoraphobia? As DJ as said the term is from the Greek, I believe, meaning 'fear of the marketplace'. I am diagnosed with it....and that is one aspect of disorder. Took time for me to get comfortable shopping for groceries. Generally other words are used these days by psychiatrists....but severe untreated agoraphobia has the power to keep one imprisoned in his/her home. The onset can be gradual..
Avatar m tn You would have known if the head of his penis was in your vagina,you would have felt it.The kissing,fingering and oral sex were zero risk but the penetration may have been a risk if it happened.Look,it,s been 4 years so any test you have will provide you with a 100% conclusive result.It,s up to you if you want to test,only you know if you were penetrated or not.All the best.
Avatar n tn I too have this same fear of curvy roads where as when coming up on a curvy road I feel as if I am going to flip and I have no control over the car. What type of therapy should I seek? Please help this fear started a month ago.
Avatar m tn yesterday i guy took make set of key in my keyholder and dipped one of the key in his nose,then after that he threw the key at me when throwing it i felt like something entered my eyes and throughout yesterday i was have mild eyes pain,what am scared of is whether he had blood on his hand when he threw it of maybe there was mucus in the nostril he inserted it into,am scared maybe one of it entered my eyes,please what do you say about this?any risk issue?
Avatar m tn So i really never need to get tested as long as I properly use condoms and swallow as much semen as I want?
Avatar f tn Fear is a common symptom of anxiety and depression. Almost always one of the predominate ones. Our nervous systems are 'out of wack' and we feel unstable as a result. Few people really appreciate their nervous system and it's complexities. You should discuss this symptom with your doctor and see what he can do.
Avatar f tn http://www.medhelp.org/posts/HIV-Anxiety-Support/Please-help-and-give-me-your-opinion--please/show/1289192 But well, if it offers any solace at all, I shall attempt at my 2-cents-worth of my personal thoughts. Firstly, he came onto your chest, and not onto your eye or nose, which is good thing, as HIV can't be transmitted past your normal skin.