JaneH
02-18-2010, 06:46 PM
I drove from work with my husband in the passenger seat all the way home. Okay I drove part of the highway and then took a side street to get home. My husband was very supportive. He said I did a wonderful job and i said it is because you are with me. If I was by myself I don't think I would have done so well.
My hand started shaking as soon as i got into the drivers seat. I could feel the panic start to set in, but I used Rich's suggestion and did the breathing. Since I had to concentrate on the breathing, I hardly noticed the driving. It also helped me relax. I have used the breathing exercises in other situations and it turns out to be okay. Still leary about the elevators, but not as bad as before.
I highly recommend this program. It has helped to see that I am not the only one with this fear. I even start looking at other drivers that may drive to slow and I think to myself that person could be scared.
It definitley has given me more respect for other drivers out on the road.
I will check in sometime soon and let you know how my progress is going.
Jane
My hand started shaking as soon as i got into the drivers seat. I could feel the panic start to set in, but I used Rich's suggestion and did the breathing. Since I had to concentrate on the breathing, I hardly noticed the driving. It also helped me relax. I have used the breathing exercises in other situations and it turns out to be okay. Still leary about the elevators, but not as bad as before.
I highly recommend this program. It has helped to see that I am not the only one with this fear. I even start looking at other drivers that may drive to slow and I think to myself that person could be scared.
It definitley has given me more respect for other drivers out on the road.
I will check in sometime soon and let you know how my progress is going.
Jane