I haven't always had a fear of snow or ice driving until the recent past few years. If I am not in the driver's seat, I can't control the anxiety. If I am in the driver's seat, it's much, much worse. My panic starts the minute we start moving.
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.
Then after 2 months he went by train from Eastern PA to Chicago, again through mountains. Since he had no pain ,he is now going by train to Cleveland ( through mountains again) but at least he is now listening and not pushing the envelope and going by plane. He was going to defy the doctor again and go by plane. I appreciate the input.
Thank you.
New pathways need to be created to overcome the old programming. So for example, if you panic over a fear of flying, you must start flying and let the brain realise that its all okay, and reprogram the thoughts.
However, the fear of dying can't really be practiced. Some buddhists meditate in a morgue as it is the closest we can get to dying. Once we understand that dying is just for the body and the spirit moves back to the energy (the light) we are no longer afraid of dying.
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.
You can even just browse through the OCD forum to get an idea of some of the advice that has been given to others with the same fears.
It's not as simple as us telling you you would know if you were gay (which you would). Like any other kind of anxiety, you would accept that reassurance temporarily, but most likely, the fears will reemerge. This is why I think you should check out the OCD forum, there are suggestions you could benefit from that are specific to this exact issue.
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.
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..........
Hi I'm sorry you are going through this. I think the fear can be changed. I used to fear having a panic attack while driving. What helped me was to listen to my favorite music, even a favorite song until I got to work. I slowly realized that it was just a fear, wasn't a fact and was able to deal with it. I also hyperventilated so read that if you have ice water with you, drinking it of course, you can't hyperventilated. The Community Leader who is normally here is on vacation.
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I have the same issue. A runny nose, congestion, and dry throat have been my most prominent and worst pregnancy syptoms, so maybe I shouldn't complain. But it's rough to sleep and its very gone through boxes of tissues. I love my tea, but I'm careful with it because of the caffeine. I recently got a Vick's humidifier which the pharmacist approved, I'm just now 6 weeks, and the humidifier is helping some.
The worst part is definitely the fear that accompanies each episode. I have to force myself to breathe through it. When an episode strikes, it helps if I turn down the radio, roll down the windows, and remind myself that nothing has ever happened before, and that if I can keep my fear in control, I will be okay.
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