Driving on the freeway?

Question

I am 29 years old mom of 4 kids i drive only in areas i know and absolutly no freeway deathly afraid really bad anxiety this is limiting my live tremendously not including my kids am i the only one that has this fear and has any one out there gotten over it and is driving any helpful hind this is hindering my life easy for people to say just hop on the free way and do it please any hope

Answer 1

The fear of driving, or the fear of driving in particular situations such as over bridges or on highways, is one of the most common fears, yet surprisingly one of the most difficult to find information about.

Unlike other phobias, such as the fear of flying, there are very few sources for help and of those, even fewer that are qualified.

Only a small handful of sources can be found that specialize in this particular phobia.

More general programs that claim to assist with anxieties and phobias abound, but a one size fits all approach is not what's needed, particularly with the fear of driving which has unique treatment considerations.

While driving, there is a limitation to how relaxed an individual should or can be, while still maintaining safety and control of the vehicle.

The types of relaxation techniques and progressive muscle relaxation typically advised by programs or resources on anxiety are impractical if not impossible while driving.

One of the only and best programs available for the fear of driving is the Driving Fear program. It is a self-help program which is designed ONLY for the fear of driving, and no other fear or phobia.

It approaches the treatment for the fear in a fashion that aims for significant results within 14 days and is the first choice for individual suffering from fears or anxieties about driving.

Answer 2

try going on it a few times with out the kids and see what happens and how you feel. If you do not feel like going with yourself ask you best friend.

you might not be the only one like this but that is all I cam suggest.

Good Luck

Answer 3

Go on the freeway real early in the morning after the sky turns bright, but before there's any cars there. After a few trials, you'll be OK.

Answer 4

I understand what you mean i'm seventeen(sorry to scare you more) and just started driving last year and was scared of the freeway then one day my dad just FORCED me to get on it after two minutes you relize its no big deal and are just fine with it in no time at all. for your first time try going real early in the morning so there wont be much traffic.

Answer 5

If you look at accident statistics you will find you are way safer on freeway than secondary roads. thats where all the crashes are.. check it out.  also It might be you have very little confidence in the car you drive.