Anxiety Support Group

Anxiety is a physical condition marked by intense and persistent feelings of distress, fear, angst or dread. General anxiety caused by routine day-to-day stresses usually passes quickly and is experienced by almost everyone at one time or another. However, such feelings that linger over time and are very difficult to cope with, and which lack a clear cause, may indicate...

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mcreathb 10/21/2013

Yesterday I felt depressed and very anxious. I have a horrible anxiety problem when it comes to driving, especially in big cities. I just decided that I will not live my life in fear and decided to do it. And I did I was scared most of the time but I did it. I have a problem with not giving myself enough credit for things. So now I feel well maybe that was a fluke next time you will fail. I am anxious a lot but driving really scares me. I think of all the what if's. I am just proud I did it even though now I feel its not a big deal :/ cause a lot of people drive everyday

LuckyEmpath 10/21/2013

But it is a big deal for you. It is for many of us with anxiety. Congratulations for facing that fear and doing it. Just remember, all those people who do it every day, do it without fear. You did it WITH fear. The more you take that drive, the less you will fear it.

Great job!

deleted_user 10/21/2013

mcreathb, congratulations on challenging that fear! It is a huge deal! I personally know the struggle because two of my friends who struggled with anxiety really got hit hard with the driving issues. It took them both some time & one of them still pops a klonopin before his 30 minute commute, purely because he has to do it. You've done well!

wildflowers44 10/21/2013

This is so awesome to read! Congratulations for facing your fears. You should be proud of yourself because you were afraid to drive, but did it anyway. That takes courage! Keep facing your fears head-on, and things will become easier in time.

deleted_user 10/21/2013

Be proud of yourself! I know I'm proud of you! Even the smallest things in life that others take for granted are things worth being proud of yourself for.

You faced your fear and that's a big deal. I know all about thinking, oh this didn't count, next time I'll just fail again. But no, ignore your inner critic and celebrate these things!

deleted_user 10/21/2013

Hats off to you, you deserve to be proud!! Driving is a huge thing for me so I totally get where you're coming from. When I still had an operational vehicle I would congratulate myself on making a trip down the street to the store. It doesn't have to seem like a big accomplishment to anyone else, as long as it is big to you!

BelieveOnly 10/21/2013

I think you did EXCELLENT! I do not drive anywhere alone and i don't even travel off my side of town. I give you alot of and I think you should do the same!

mcreathb 10/22/2013

thank you for the support!

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