Weird Phobia?!
Question: Weird Phobia!?
For several years now I have had this terrifying phobia, I hate being a passenger in a car w/ anyone, and can only handle it for short distances, I panic and think we're going to crash and die, when I'm driving I'm fine!. I have gotten to the point I can go on short trips w/ people, but next week my boyfriend is going to NJ on business and I am supposed to go along, and he's probably going to want to drive since he'll be working while we are there, I am terrified and don't know how to deal with the drive, it will be about 3 hours!. Can anyone help!?Www@Answer-Health@Com
Answers:
It sounds like your anxiety is caused by not being in control of the situation!. It also sounds like you're anxiety has improved enough that you can handle short trips but the NJ trip looks overwhelming to you!. Does he mind if you drive his car!? If not, then It may help to talk with him ahead of time and state that you want to drive at least part of the way!. It may also be helpful to bring something to distract yourself while he's driving!. Something like word puzzles or knitting, crocheting are all tasks that take some focus but are also a little mindless!. They're a great way to focus on something besides your anxiety!. Also, try taking several slow deep, deep breaths in a row and you'll notice your stomach and chest feel more relaxed!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
I get the same way, try not to be so pessamistic, and be more optomistic, alot of people get this way!. It just means your in tune with what could happen!. Dont worry about it, try to keep yourself distracted by singing or something!. ^^Www@Answer-Health@Com
if you can read without getting car sick try that!. for you, I think you just need to keep yourself distracted,bring a dvd player or take some benadryl so that you fall asleep through the whole trip!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
Sounds like you have control issues!. You should talk to a therapist who specialises in phobias and get this worked out!.Www@Answer-Health@Com