Fear of driving on bridges
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I always had them when I was driving on highways. Well in November of 2008 I finally stood up too him, and took cusotdy of my kids back. I began the panic attacks once again, when I was trying to cross a bridge I had crossed, hundreds if not thousands of times. Why did they begin again? I am so VERY ANGRY that he has any sort of control, in any manner, over me. I lecture myself, about how stupid it is too be scared to cross the bridge.
About 2 years ago I had a very sudden and acute fear of driving over bridges. It came out of nowhere! I was pregnant with daughter at the time and was very swollen/off balance with the pregnancy. It felt like my car would just go over the side and I was petrified. Since then, I have avoided bridges that I deem 'too risky' - low sides, very high, feeling like you aren't touching the ground, etc. I feel as if I'm crazy!
I have a friend that had a fear like this of bridges, they went on vacation and it was very difficult for him. His wife told him "with all the bridges we have crossed, you've made it safely...this one will be no different". He said it made sence to him and with that thought, it made it easier and easier for him to cross bridges. Look at all the turns you've made with no issues, remember this and see if it helps.
I know it is due to the fear of driving and thinking I will pass out. I went to the doctor and he gave me medication for the axiety, but I still have the light headness while driving. I don't have this problem outside the car. However, I do get headaches on the left side of head. I am concerned since it is progessively getting worse. Unfortunately for me, I was recently laid off of my job and no longer have health insurance. Any suggestions.
I live in a town that has at least 9 bridges, so have plenty of chances. (Once I was going about 35 mph on a bridge posted 45, and a guy drove on my tail in a big truck, and leaned on his horn the whole way across. Needless to say, this did not increase my comfort level.) One of the bridges that I can actually use is now closed for over a year for repairs, so I have to do something. I'll try the distraction and the ice and the a/c, and see how it goes.
I know what you are going through! I have battled anxiety of driving on the interstate for about 4 years. It all started when I had my very first Panic Attack while driving alone on the interstate. I thought I was having a heart attack and was going to die alone at the age of 28 yrs old with a yound wife and a 6 month old daughter. It was terrifying!
I am almost over the driving fear, but it has been a long a process. I have good days and bad days.
it has really picked up in the past year due to coming across sued needles on the ground. I seem to come across most of them on the roads while driving. 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.
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.
Wow, did anyone see me screw up)... I have a fear of Trucks, heights and bridges, from an accident on a bridge, with a truck. I had forgotten, until I had some significant driving issues, that kept getting worse. I was molested as a young teen, and I had issues with the high school, much later, then problems with schools in general.
It was because I did not ask for help, when I was a kid. Then I let things go.
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..........
thanks for you comments, im going to see her tomorrow and i will be sure to demand some answers. 800mg of iburprofen today, i cant concerntrate on the simplest of tasks like reading a book as this pain is so annoying. How long should it normally take for the pain ease?
I will be sure to let you know how i get on.
5 Crowns and two bridges in the upper left and righ and lower left and right area of my mouth. We began this work at the end on December 2005 and finished March 22 2006. Through out the two to three week waiting periods between temporaries and permanent pieces I have had continuous jaw pain. My dentist thought perhaps I might be alergic to temporary cememt.
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