Overcoming Driving Anxiety: Seeking Advice and Support

im 22 and i don’t drive but i was in a car accident a little over a year ago and i started getting ptsd from it and was afraid to even get in a vehicle with anyone. im now taking ptsd meds and for the most part, can actually ride with other people but i still can’t drive

I completely understand. Being framed set me back by alot and I was unable to get a license or do anything. But my own fear of driving also prevented me from trying to fight it. Now that I’m feee from the fine, I’m still afraid to drive and I’m 32.

Thank you all, I really do appreciate your words of wisdom and help. I glad to hear you are all doing so well when it comes to your fears around driving. Please feel free to keep em coming for myself and anyone else this might help. Love you all ❤️

this was a big one for me! i live in a big city, so i started off by practicing in empty parking lots at night. i then gradually worked my way up towards practicing on private residential streets. ultimately, it was my mom who booked driving lessons for me! i am now licensed, still get nervous on the road from time to time but that’s okay! mistakes happen, forgive yourself, and try and do grounding exercises while you’re in the car :)

I did a lot of practicing on less populated roads. I would try to find times when other people aren’t as likely to be out. (Early in the morning or later at night). It helped me build confidence to be able to drive on busier roads. I live in a fairly rural area so I am still very uncomfortable with city driving.

Honestly I failed my driving test 3 times before passing and now it's just a funny story. The anxiety was unreal each time and I made mistakes specifically because of it. Mistakes will happen. Let them!

I am 28 and am in the same boat. Need to learn to drive but am quite scared haha.

I waited until I was 18 before driving & I really regret it. Driving gave me anxiety & I was afraid of getting in wrecks or doing something wrong. After a few weeks of driving, I overcame that fear & absolutely love driving now. It's great to be able to go wherever I want, whenever I want. Anyone can drive, it's just the first few weeks of practice may be difficult. You got this!