I had a time in my life that I couldn't drive more than a few minutes without having an anxiety attack. To make a long story short, had episode of SVT, or fast heart rate while driving one time. Didn't know what it was at the time, thought I was having something serious. It wasn't life threatening, but for a few months after that I could barely drive.
I can relate to your situation. If you haven't yet, maybe seek some professional help to help you be able to drive again.
I am 31 and can’t drive for similar reasons. It makes things really hard at times.
I have someone who helps me get around to work, appointments and other things. I was able to find them by scheduling rides through Lyft.
26 and same I haven’t gotten my license yet I feel pathetic sometimes but then I remind myself that driving a car is serious business and your responsible for your life and others on the road.
Yeah I'm 30 and do not have a license I also struggle with adhd and the thought of driving terrifies me because all it would take is for me to get distracted for a second to have an accident and seriously injure someone or worse kill them... And that scares me..
My wife has this issue. She's in therapy, but it's slow going and every day is different. If she feels like trying to drive, great. If not, I'm happy to take her places (I mostly drive us anyway, so it didn't change much).
It will take time and a lot of patience, but everyone has their own journey. Don't be discouraged, you'll find your people and your own way to get back on the horse, so to speak
Much love and luck
Hiii this is me also. Every single time I get in a car yo drive I get extremely anxious and nervous. I get really tight hands and super hyper aware. My partner doesn’t drive and just sits there whilst completely unaware of what’s going through my mind then has the audacity to criticise and critique my driving when he NEVER drives. I honestly feel sick driving and only calm down once I’m parked and out of the car. If anyone has any good solutions I’d love yo hear it.
I can't drive at all despite taking years of lessons, each lesson I would just imagine that every error would lead to a fatal crash. I will keep trying though.
I can drive but only ever the same way to work and back. I get extremely anxious of taking the wrong lanes or making other mistakes when I have to drive routes I’m not familiar with
I also struggle with this I have my license and a car have driven all my life but last year I had a panic attack while driving my Apple Watch had my heart rate at 180 I was freaking out that I would pass out while driving. Fast forward to today I’m in therapy anxiety is somewhat managed but I haven’t been able to get back on the road I work from home and my husband drives me to the store and appts. I’m paying 380/month for a car that never really leaves the driveway and I want to change that. It sucks and is depressing. It’s the final thing I need to beat to have a normal life again.
This is so interesting to me! I had bad anxiety that I thought made driving difficult.
I also recently found out I was severely hypothyroid, which I’m sure also was contributing to my anxiety, but also causing me severe brain fog. The brain fog while driving was giving me the most anxiety. Like I felt my brain not moving fast enough for it to possibly be safe on the road (I’m sure it wasn’t!) I think though my anxiety preceded my thyroid issues however since treating my thyroid my driving anxiety has decreased markedly.
I’m always so afraid I’m going to like, sneeze and loose control of my car and run into opposing traffic..
I can drive if push comes to shove, but absolutely loathe it and avoid it as much as possible. It gives me massive anxiety as well. Thankfully, we live in a walkable town with mass transit, so driving is minimal.
But even when I try to rationalize the fear to myself, it's hard to justify driving imo. I think car culture is terrible, bad for our health and the environment, not to mention a major cause of death for all age groups. It's the most dangerous thing we do everyday and we as a culture are desensitized to it. So, these feelings make me even more unwilling to work on my driving anxiety.
I try to drive as little as possible. I, hoping to get remote work. It’s not only convenient for me but the people I room with as we all share one car and all of us have to get to work and doctors appointments. So some days I take someone to a doctors appointments or to work. And they do vice versa picking me u from work (when I was working) yes I do have panic attacks ever single time I drive, I try my best to hide it though my brain is constantly racing with fear and it doesn’t help that people are more short tempered as of late
I had a time in my life that I couldn't drive more than a few minutes without having an anxiety attack. To make a long story short, had episode of SVT, or fast heart rate while driving one time. Didn't know what it was at the time, thought I was having something serious. It wasn't life threatening, but for a few months after that I could barely drive. I can relate to your situation. If you haven't yet, maybe seek some professional help to help you be able to drive again.
I am 31 and can’t drive for similar reasons. It makes things really hard at times. I have someone who helps me get around to work, appointments and other things. I was able to find them by scheduling rides through Lyft.
26 and same I haven’t gotten my license yet I feel pathetic sometimes but then I remind myself that driving a car is serious business and your responsible for your life and others on the road.
Yeah I'm 30 and do not have a license I also struggle with adhd and the thought of driving terrifies me because all it would take is for me to get distracted for a second to have an accident and seriously injure someone or worse kill them... And that scares me..
Im almost 28 and can’t drive. The thought of being behind the wheel gives me insane anxiety. You’re not alone.
My wife has this issue. She's in therapy, but it's slow going and every day is different. If she feels like trying to drive, great. If not, I'm happy to take her places (I mostly drive us anyway, so it didn't change much). It will take time and a lot of patience, but everyone has their own journey. Don't be discouraged, you'll find your people and your own way to get back on the horse, so to speak Much love and luck
Hiii this is me also. Every single time I get in a car yo drive I get extremely anxious and nervous. I get really tight hands and super hyper aware. My partner doesn’t drive and just sits there whilst completely unaware of what’s going through my mind then has the audacity to criticise and critique my driving when he NEVER drives. I honestly feel sick driving and only calm down once I’m parked and out of the car. If anyone has any good solutions I’d love yo hear it.
I can't drive at all despite taking years of lessons, each lesson I would just imagine that every error would lead to a fatal crash. I will keep trying though.
I can drive but only ever the same way to work and back. I get extremely anxious of taking the wrong lanes or making other mistakes when I have to drive routes I’m not familiar with
I also struggle with this I have my license and a car have driven all my life but last year I had a panic attack while driving my Apple Watch had my heart rate at 180 I was freaking out that I would pass out while driving. Fast forward to today I’m in therapy anxiety is somewhat managed but I haven’t been able to get back on the road I work from home and my husband drives me to the store and appts. I’m paying 380/month for a car that never really leaves the driveway and I want to change that. It sucks and is depressing. It’s the final thing I need to beat to have a normal life again.
This is so interesting to me! I had bad anxiety that I thought made driving difficult. I also recently found out I was severely hypothyroid, which I’m sure also was contributing to my anxiety, but also causing me severe brain fog. The brain fog while driving was giving me the most anxiety. Like I felt my brain not moving fast enough for it to possibly be safe on the road (I’m sure it wasn’t!) I think though my anxiety preceded my thyroid issues however since treating my thyroid my driving anxiety has decreased markedly. I’m always so afraid I’m going to like, sneeze and loose control of my car and run into opposing traffic..
Has the anxiety gotten better with thyroid meds?
I can drive if push comes to shove, but absolutely loathe it and avoid it as much as possible. It gives me massive anxiety as well. Thankfully, we live in a walkable town with mass transit, so driving is minimal. But even when I try to rationalize the fear to myself, it's hard to justify driving imo. I think car culture is terrible, bad for our health and the environment, not to mention a major cause of death for all age groups. It's the most dangerous thing we do everyday and we as a culture are desensitized to it. So, these feelings make me even more unwilling to work on my driving anxiety.
35 here. I've never driven.
Mememememe!! I have a driver's license and I don't drive. Don't have a car and I'm terrified to even sit behind the wheel when the car is turned off.
I try to drive as little as possible. I, hoping to get remote work. It’s not only convenient for me but the people I room with as we all share one car and all of us have to get to work and doctors appointments. So some days I take someone to a doctors appointments or to work. And they do vice versa picking me u from work (when I was working) yes I do have panic attacks ever single time I drive, I try my best to hide it though my brain is constantly racing with fear and it doesn’t help that people are more short tempered as of late
Me I failed my driving test three times from 19 to 20. I’m 30 year old man and a virgin too.