What have you tried?

I think probably baby steps are the best idea. Sitting in the car until you don't feel anxious anymore. Then driving on the driveway until you don't feel anxious anymore - and so on. To the end of the street. To the end of the neighborhood.

I think once you can go places, find some really fun places to go so you have something to look forward to.

When you feel anxious, instead of stopping, just sit with it until it passes. Do what you need to do to take care of yourself. Then keep going.

And if you need some support, that's okay too. Having someone go with you or putting on fun music - or calming music.

Yes, I am in the same boat. What they are suggesting above are the best methods to get back in the driving world. I find them kind of embarrassing myself, but thats another I need to get over lol because it is the right thing to do.

I used to have nightmares that I had to drive a car. I did not learn to drive until fairly late in life. I still sometimes get panic attacks driving, even if it's just a few blocks. I avoid driving on freeways and will take older roads even though it takes more time. And I will park far away from where I'm going rather than attempt to parallel park. I always say a prayer in the car before I drive.

My meds help, but another thing that does is having the right music on in the car. Upbeat music.

So I guess you can say I have conquered my driving fears by about 50%. Plus sometimes I am not afraid at all, and there have even been times in which I enjoy driving.

I hope you have a good day.

I can drive if someone is with me. Scared to drive alone.

Hi everyone. I drove to the store my self now I need to go in. step by step.