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What is Driving Anxiety and How to Overcome it

Every other day we hear news about traffic accidents in the US. It has become a leading cause of death in the country, which is why many people fear going out for a drive. Whether you want to become independent but fear driving a car, or you just met a car accident and are now terrified to sit in the driver’s seat again, you’re probably going through driving anxiety.

So, What’s Driving Anxiety

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The term ‘driving anxiety’ refers to experiencing symptoms of anxiety while planning to go for a drive, driving, or simply thinking about driving. If a person starts getting anxious thoughts when trying a driving technique or gets panic attacks and feels stressed at the thought of driving a car, they’re going through ‘driving anxiety.’

Why People Develop Driving Anxiety

Here are a few factors that contribute to making a person feel afraid or anxious about driving:

  • Previous mental health history
  • Fear of getting lost, fatalities, or other driving-related phobias
  • Lack of confidence in their driving ability
  • Negative experiences with driving

What You Can Do

Find the Root Cause

Focus on your thoughts and try to identify what types of feelings or thoughts trigger your anxiety or which driving aspects make you feel anxious. Once you understand the driving aspects that trigger your anxiety, coping with them will eventually become easier.

Seek Professional Help

Try to develop a road sense and find a reliable mental health professional who helps you overcome your anxiety or phobias.

Break Out of Your Comfort Zone

Try setting small goals and start challenging your driving comfort zone. When you get into the car, take deep breaths and try to recall your best driving experiences to relax your muscles and overcome your fears.

Try Different Therapies

Several therapies, like virtual reality exposure or cognitive behavioral therapy, have been found to decrease anxiety and fear.

Improve Focus

Only focus on what you’re doing at the moment. Don’t let a single thought or a small driving mistake shatter your confidence.

Overcome Your Fears with a Luxury Car

If you miss your driving days or want to embark on this new task, you can

rent a sports car or rent a luxury race car from LVC Exotic Rentals, a reliable luxury car rental firm in the US. Get in touch with us today.

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