How to Cope with Driving Anxiety?

Unfortunately, it’s just something you’ll most likely have to do even though it’s uncomfortable. I learned that as we continue to do the things that make us anxious/panic that our brain eventually accepts these things as something we’ve done before and is not a threat. so eventually it will be way easier!! stick with it!!!

I had my license for 9 years before driving. Just got in the car one day and drove to work. Had to force myself to do something I wasn’t comfortable with until I became comfortable with it

For me, it helps having a safe person in the car with me. Someone who can help me remember to breathe and reassure me. Listening to music or a story or podcast also helps me. Plus, having directions pulled up and visible without having to look down helps me too.

I have that problem too. I honestly am not sure how to deal with it either, i haven't driven for like three months now. My therapist told me to take it slow and easy - just drive around the neighborhood a bunch of times, and then drive on side roads, etc. I haven't worked up to even that yet but it sounds like solid enough advice.