QOTW: Do You Have Driving Anxiety?

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cl_ijanis51
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Registered: 03-11-2004
QOTW: Do You Have Driving Anxiety?
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 Fri, 08-20-2010 - 5:14pm

QOTW: Do You Have Driving Anxiety?



  • Yes. I have anxiety when driving, but I still drive.
  • Yes. I have driving anxiety & have limits on when & where I can drive.
  • Yes. I cannot drive because of my anxiety.
  • No. My anxiety does not affect my driving.
  • No. I don't have anxiety.
  • Other. Please feel free to share on this or any of the responses.


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jessdelphinian
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Registered: 12-25-2004
In reply to: cl_ijanis51
QOTW: Do You Have Driving Anxiety?
 Sun, 08-29-2010 - 1:59am
I've had driving anxiety for a long time. I'm generally fine driving around town and within a couple of hours of home, but often have my worst anxiety on long trips. I don't let it keep me from driving, though. I just plan ahead the best I can, to make sure I'm not going through cities at rush hour or things like that. I also know that if I have an attack, I can pull over and wait it out, then get back at it. I can't tell you how many times I've done this. There are certain cities I cannot drive through, though. Chicago is a no-no. So is Toronto. If I have to go by either of those cities, I plan a route that takes me around them. Milwaukee is a challenge, but doable. Thankfully, I live in a small town and rarely have to drive to or near large cities.
lneonkia
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Registered: 06-16-2004
In reply to: cl_ijanis51
QOTW: Do You Have Driving Anxiety?
 Mon, 08-30-2010 - 11:11am
I voted other because I am okay when I drive but if someone else is driving, I have huge anxiety. I can barely ride on the highway with my husband.
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cl_ijanis51
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Registered: 03-11-2004
In reply to: cl_ijanis51
QOTW: Do You Have Driving Anxiety?
 Wed, 09-08-2010 - 3:03pm
When my anxiety was @ its worst, I didn't drive for 3 years. I got myself straightened around & am ok today. I still have triggers such as bridges, tunnels & heavy traffic, but can belly breathe through it. jan
 

 


 



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