I'm not ashamed to tell you I have had anxiety while driving. And I know how this horrible fear of driving affects every area of your life. Here's a typical scenario:

I started to feel anxiety. My palms were sweating, my heart was racing, I was tense and on the verge of tears. I was clearly having an anxiety attack brought on by driving. Of course, anytime you have 3000 ton trucks coming at you at
There are many different definitions of anxiety and panic attacks floating around, some with slight variations. Most define anxiety and panic attacks as feelings of fear, dread or tension without there being a threat or clear justification as to why you are feeling these things. As a psychologist once explained it to me, “Anxiety is irrational fear”.
It is important to keep this in mind, and not jump to the conclusion that you are having anxiety every time you feel nervous or stressed, even when you are driving in heavy traffic. In certain traffic or driving situations, some fear and even anxiety may be justified.
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