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| Mon, 05-30-2005 - 7:32pm |
My name is Cindy and I am new here. I am looking for people who have driving phobias. I am looking for ways to cope. I look forward to meeting all of you...

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Hi Cindy.
WELCOME! My Name is Shasta. So happy you joined our community.
I too have driving anxieties. Jan & Suz' advice is perfect. They have helped me so much.
When I was working, I was so scared to drive not much more than a mile or two from my home...Then my office was transferred about 20 minutes away, on a very busy freeway.
I was so scared. But I had to get to work.
And you know what?
After the first month, the drive was pretty much a 'no brainer'...meaning that once I started doing it everyday, (I also drove back home on my lunch hour to check in on my 'kitty kids')I didn't even think about the anxiety I had initially felt.
Then one day, I remembered that I 'used to be anxious about driving that far'
It was such a good feeling to know I overcame that anxiety.
I guess the only coping advice I have is to 'Just do it'
I know it is easier said then done, (believe me!) and I am still trying to cope myself, but I do believe in what the girls advice was to you.
Please keep us posted. Thanks for posting. We care! hugs, shasta