Overcoming Driving Anxiety
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- Опубликовано: 8 фев 2025
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Driving used to completely scare me to the point that I did not want to get behind the wheel! Now I have gain the confidence to drive and feel safe doing it. Enjoy this vlog as I explain my driving history and the four tips that helped my deal with anxiety.
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You said something. “You can trust God to do everything else, but not protect you behind the wheel” I needed to hear this today! Thank you 🙏🏼🥰✨
I’m so glad this video spoke to you! Thank you for your support!
Same 🙌
I needed this, thank you. I'm 25 and I'm finally deciding to take that step to overcome this fear and start driving. the crazy part is ..I've drove before. I know I can do it lol
I'm so glad this helped you. You've definitely got this!
Me too ❤️ I know I can do it but it’s scary as hell sometimes it takes a lot of energy just to turn the damn car on 😅
No literally I’ve drove to my house before with my dad but it’s been a year since I last drove and today it was my first time again and I was full on shaking I really need to practice again
Sameeeee
Just an update 🦋 y’all I’ve been practicing driving 😭😭🥹 thankfully my sister has been letting me drive her car just a few blocks but any kind of practice HELPS at this point. What’s been helping me step out my comfort zone is knowing that I’m in control completely and praying!!!! Lol But I’m so happy to know I’m not alone in this. I wish US all a successful 2023 may we overcome our fear and be riding in our own cars real soon. 🫶🏾
I hope I learn again, ppl gave me anxiety by forcing me to drive when I was not ready as a teenager, yelling at me! And my body tenses up ! All of that gave me mini panic’s attack and fear but I will start again
I am so glad i am not the only one. I just turned 25 I have 2 children and I literally feel like a failure to them and a burden to my family,bec of this fear and anxiety that has a grip on me. I appreciate this video sooo much,this is the year that I will be set free to start making a move.
Same I have 2 kids I felt this I need to be set free this year too
@@Keepinupwithlaannii_ you’re not alone. I declare and decree this is the year we’re going to get it done with the strength and help of the Lord in Jesus name!🙏🏾💕
@@Niythomas in the name Jesus amen 🙏🏾
I’m so glad this video encouraged you! I stand in agreement with you, this is the year you overcome driving anxiety!
After you take the test, please reconnect with me through message or comment to let me know how driving has been for you. You’ll definitely be in my prayers ❤️
@@royallyslayed Amen❤️
I definitely needed this!!!!! I’m 43 got a license at 42…still don’t drive everywhere…and this video really really was what I needed….thx a million…
Awww that’s so encouraging ❤️! I’m glad this video ministered to you!
I just got mine at 44. Was terrified. Practice helped, the more I drove, and the more space I kept in front of me, the less nervous I became. Good luck
I'm in the same boat.
I feel overly stressed and my husband was so rough with me today. I am 43 practicing to drive.
@@mrspatrick143OMG same 😢 it’s tough when you have an unsupportive partner. He just assumes I know how to drive and it’s not anxiety 😥
I’m 21 with children and I’m terrified. This is the 2nd time I’ve had my permit. My goal is to get my license by the end of the year. Thank you for this video!!
You’re so very welcome! I’m glad this video spoke to you! I pray that you reach your goal and that God gives you peace and confidence while you’re behind the wheel ❤️
hows it going
Did u achieve it
You’re so young 🙈 you got this!! I’ll get mine soon, am 35 👀
@@LilianKerubo-s5k35 too and still scared ass heck sigh
I’m 24! And the embarrassment I feel when i tell people I can’t drive. The anxiety about driving really catches me when I get on the wheel so I’ve been a passenger princess since
Don’t feel embarrassed about your age! Society will make us feel like we have to accomplish driving by a certain age but the truth is, no matter the age we have to feel comfortable behind the wheel.
Be encouraged, and continue to take small steps towards achieving your driving goals❤️
Yo🥹💯I’m 21… and I’m thinking I gotta master this way back in teen years
Thank you for this wonderful video. I just started driving at the age of 50 and like you I had my driver's license for years but the anxiety of driving had a grip on me and still does. I work on it every day. Believe it or not it is sad that the people closest to you don't understand what you are going through. I sometimes have these bouts of fearless energy that I can do this but then the fear comes back.
I’m so glad this video spoke to you! Continue to overcome that fear, you’ve got this!
I need to do the same
Thank you so much for sharing your story and how God led you through!! As someone with an anxiety disorder, it can feel natural to claim anxiety as an identity or an obstacle-but i love how you reminded us of the importance of TRUSTING in God!! I am not my anxiety, there’s nothing too big for Him and there is nothing He can’t do. He will do it!! Even a year later, thank you for this-it was an immense blessing!!
Thank you so much for watching! I’m glad this spoke to you❤️
I’m about to get my license for the first time at 30 and although I’m nervous, I’m going to push through. Thank you for this video! I’ll be back to update in a couple weeks 💕🙌🏾
Thank you for watching! Is there an update?
I’m 35, and I can’t drive on the interstate. I take back roads and any long roads to avoid it. The flow is just to fast for me. I cry on days when traffic is bad and I want to take that turn onto the highway, but my anxiety prevents me.
Yes idk why because I never have this fear until recently
Thank you for this video. I have driving anxiety and it caused me to have an accident and of course more anxiety came after that. This video caused me to be honest with myself and not be afraid to bring up the factors that discouraged me or made me fear in the beginning. Every time I get behind the wheel I pray to the LORD YHVH. He's kept me safe. And though I still acknowledge that I have that fear at times, it's comforting to know that my Heavenly Father validates my feelings even when others may not and that He is with me at all times.
Thank you for posting this. I have had such bad driving anxiety for years and always used living in a city with public transportation as an excuse. But now I’m almost 25 almost halfway done with medical school. So I’ve decided it’s time to step out on faith and reclaim this fear that I feel like has held me back for so long. I feel like it’s effected me socially for so long that I usually don’t even tell people that I don’t have a driver’s license or that I have a similar story to yours. So again thank you and if you have any time keep me in your prayers. I know God will get me through this.
Thank you for watching!! I will definitely keep you in my prayers. Please keep my updated with your progress!
Im 26 , turning 27 on march, i had my license for a long time … and 5 days ago I finally bought my first car, for now i only go to work and come home since is a 8 min trip and is a very easy path but other than that im still afraid to go places or getting on a highway, my anxiety is overwhelming, wish me luck guys🙏🏻
You got this! 🙏🏽
I'm 30 and I used to drive to work,school you name it. When my anxiety got worse the fear of driving was overwhelming. I think of the worst case scenario when I get behind the wheel. But it holds me back from doing things I need to do and being independent. I can't stand depending on people to take me places it's a set up for more anxiety to build.
I don’t know why I broke down in tears watching your video. Anxiety is very real for this kid. Sometimes not everyone gets it especially driving anxiety. I tend to have a lot of anxiety when it comes to work so I have always tried to avoid driving to work if I can help it however due to some new developments, my commute to work changed from 15 mins drive within streets to 1hr drive in 4 different highways (in my city, it is not uncommon to travel on multiple highways to get to different cities). Mind you, though this came across as a big shock, I have been given so many blessings this year but in along with those blessings came some downsides and challenges. I think I have accepted my fate but I’m praying now more than ever before I get behind the wheel and accepting that whenever I miss my exit and get completely lost or get frazzled when someone won’t let me in the lane that it’s just part of the process and practice makes things easier. I am not entirely sure why I cried this hard but there is comfort in knowing that I am not alone in my driving anxiety and that someone out there has overcome it. Thank you for this
I’m so glad this video spoke to you ❤️. And please be encouraged. I understand exactly where you’re coming from about driving on the highway. This is still something I’m overcoming as well. But continue to practice and hand this burden over to the Lord and he will definitely cover you!
I’m 32, will be 33 in six months and I just got my permit! Yesterday my fiancé took me to an empty parking lot for a driving lesson, it was a disaster and this video definitely helped!! Very comforting as well!!! ❤
I’m so glad to hear that!… I look forward to hearing your testimony when you receive your license ❤️
Thank you. I needed this. I been going through anxiety for a 5 months. Im ready to face this. I gotta think positive.
I don’t think it’s a coincidence I stumbled upon this video. When I got to around the 6 minute mark when you talked about trusting God with all the other things except getting behind the wheel, it truly spoke to me. I never leave RUclips comments, but I just had to today. Everything you talked about lined up with my situation. By the grace of God I have never been in a car accident but have come close several times, however I just moved to a new state and yes, it’s frightening as I have no idea where I’m going. I got my license over 4 years ago, however I still have extreme driving anxiety. To the point where I cannot sleep the night before I know I have to go somewhere far and unknown. When you started to talk about trusting God to keep you safe behind the wheel, and quoted scripture, i felt such a sigh of relief. God bless you for making this video and I pray He continues to strengthen you as you overcome your anxieties ❤
Thank you so much for watching and sharing your story! I pray this video encouraged you ❤️
Psalms 121:8
The Lord will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore.
I’m 17 and I don’t have my license yet. I worry about making miner mistakes, driving off the road, car accidents, losing control of the vehicle, not knowing how to back up right, etc. Many think I’m just making up excuses. I want to get over this but it’s so hard and my anxiety goes up every time when thinking about this.
I’m 19 and got my license at 18 and never drove since cuz I fear the same things. I don’t know how to overcome it
@@isolatedanonymous1979how are you feeling now
I’m 17 I had my license 8 months ago and at fist I was driving with my dad and he always judge my driving it make me feel like my driving is shit ..so because of that I don’t drive to much and Im scared to drive because I think my driving is bad so it’s been 3 months without driving and I’m so sad I really wanna drive so badly and overcome it … thank you your video motivate me to drive more 🥲❤️
IM 30 AND JUST GOT MY LICENSE 🙏. I BEEN SUFFERING FROM ANXIETY SINCE I WAS 13 .I GOTTEN INTO 4 REALLY BAD ACCIDENTS. SO EVEN TO LEAVE MY HOUSE I WOULD EXPERIENCE ANXIETY OR THE THOUGHT OF GETTING IN A CAR WOULD GET ME ANXIOUS 😬. I PRAY EVERY MORNING AND NIGHT , I DRINK TEAS IN THE AM AND PM , I TURN ON CANDLES OR SCENTS TO CALM MY NERVOUS . I STILL STRUGGLE TO LEAVE MY HOUSE BUT I PUSH MYSELF! i have 2 kids
Thank you so much for telling your story! Overcoming driving anxiety is a constant journey but with faith and courage we can get through it ❤️
@@royallyslayed You’re very welcome ☺️! I just wanted to through it out there It happens to a lot of us .All i can say is cry it out and talk about it over and over again it will make you feel better ❤️🩹
Tjooooo, my driving instructor was yelling at me, the taxi drivers hootering and shouting, kids from the township randomly running into the road...fear on a high volume, Im stressed as Im typing😥
I’m 19 and I think my driving anxiety comes from car accidents as well. I have gotten into two. The second time I got into one I was coming to a complete stop and going maybe like 3 mph and the girl behind me had to be going like 50-60 mph. When I tell you I was so f*ckin scared. It felt like the world just flashed before my eyes. This happened about 3-4 months. So crazy!
I’m 19 right now and still don’t have a drivers license, getting hit is one of my biggest fears but hitting someone is an even bigger fear because I disassociate so fast and I get sleepy fast in quiet places, I fall asleep on 20 minute train rides let alone ever going on a night drive or road trip or whatever… I wanna get my license this year, I think it has to be a journey of trust with myself and trust in my environments and whatever happens, happens.
I’m currently 19 and got my license when I was 18 and haven’t drove since getting it..I’m terrified of hitting someone else car and getting in a accident. I NEED to overcome this just don’t know where to start.
This video inspired me today to overcome my fear of driving thank you so much I really needed hear this
I’m so glad this encouraged you! Thanks so much for watching!
In the last week I have been panicking when driving...you are right..I trust God for everything ...I just started a new job and had to drive for an hour for training...so afraid of running off the road
Thank you so much for making this video. You are such a beautiful woman and this helped me so much. I'm 25 and not driving has really held me back from achieving my goals and hating my life every day because I'm stuck. I didn't start driving until I was 18 and graduated, which was a mistake. I have zero balls, so I cried the first few times because I truly thought I was going to die just leaving my street. I didn't understand whose driving scared me more: mine or everyone else's. 7 years later, I still get nauseous when I drive and if I'm in someone else's car. It feels like there's no winning and though I have not gotten into any accidents, my brain still has no trust. I have my test in 2 weeks though so 🤞 I'm so tired of being stuck all the time that "the worst" doesn't sound so bad anymore 😂 Ugh. For anyone else struggling with this, I hope you find the support you need so you don't have to watch your life pass you by. Just stay off that damn phone and watch the cars around you and we'll all be fine
Thank you so much for watching. I pray that everything went well with your test
Im 41 and I got my DL a year now , Im still facing this driving anxiety 😥 I feel the person behind will be irritated if i drive slowly
I totally understand! I feel that way sometimes but I rather feel safe a drive the speed limit than speed just because someone is riding my bumper. Continue to drive at your own pace and don’t let anyone pressure you into speeding… thank you for watching and commenting ❤️
I really needed to see this. God has delivery me from so many things I must trust that God can deliver me from my anxiety❤️ I will make it to the other side
Thank you so much for watching! You’ve got this!
Thank you so much for this. I needed it. I got my license 10 years ago, and I have delayed myself driving and getting a car. I am starting refresher driving lessons soon. I am working on this anxiety and getting a car this year.
Thank you for watching! Praying for your success in overcoming driving anxiety!
@@royallyslayed Thank you! I am been driving with a driving instructor which has helped me a lot.
Amen girl..didn't expect to get spiritually fed in this ! Thank you so much for making me and other drivers who are afraid 🙏🏾God cab do ANYTHING
I’m so glad this video spoke to you! Thanks for watching!
I know how to drive but the fear is the panic attacks, the fear of other drivers around, just the fear , but your right what you said about GOD having faith him through it out I need to have confidence !!!!!! these are signs because I have been prolonging my driving I have a beautiful car and I know shes waiting for me to drive her. I got this , and I need to do this so July coming tomorrow thats my goal for July is driving more. thank you for this video . I think am going to keep watching this !
Thank youuuuu sooo much. I had a little fender bender too. My first fender bender, and I felt horrible 😭 thankfully all is well. ❤❤ I really needed to hear this.
Definitely needed this. I'm planning on taking the class in November, currently 21 and have been full of anxiety (edit: when behind the wheel) for as long as I can remember but I'm ready to overcome it, thank you so so much for this video. 💜
Good luck I know you can do it ! I’m 20 and struggle with getting over my fear of driving but I start driving school tomorrow! 🎉 We can do this !
@@aaleciadaviston4192 YOU'RE ABSOLUTELY RIGHT, WE GOT THIS!!
I’m glad you enjoyed the video! Praying for you and this journey you’re about to embark upon. You absolutely have this in the bag ❤️
To everyone out there please get someone who is patient and that will instill confidence in you because driving is scarey because of people who drive reckless
Hello, I needed to hear this myself, even though I've had my license for a good amount of time, I still have lil bits of anxiety with traffic circles and remember sometimes, having intentive ADHD can be a gift and a curse at times. But your video did help and thank you.🙂
I’m so glad it helped ❤️! Thank you for watching!
I’m about to be 30 in July and barley gonna get my license…this video gives me hope .thanks girly
Just found this video Feb 2023 and i must say I’m smiling cause this happened to me with my first instructor. And I switched him and I did way better…still had anxiety but it wasn’t as bad as it was when I was being taught by him 😅 #TYSM❤
Thank you so much for watching! I’m glad you could connect with my story!
i drive from phoenix to longbeach every other weewk and its really getting to me work related
Prayers for me as I seek my drivers license this year ❤
Did you get it
May the Lord bless you for sharing this video. It may have seemed foolish when you were filming but God knew that 2 years later i would have need to watch it. Bless you.
Thank you so much for this comment! I never expected this video to reach so many people. I’m glad my testimony ministered to you ❤️
I'm 30 and have had my license for years, it still gives me stress. Thanks for sharing
You are so welcome! Thanks for watching ❤️
Thank you so much I needed to trust in god for protection so ima drive to bay and work on overcoming my anxiety instead of letting satan win
Im still a teen but I was in a bad car accident we lost brakes and rammed into a nother car going like 20-30 miles per hour and the airbags went off ever sense then I have trouble feeling safe of we go anywhere above like 20 miles per hour I have horrible anxiety interstates and highways make me so anxious that I have sweated my cloths to the point of soaking I'm glad to see that other people have simmalr experiences
I’m only 20 years old and I do feel like I have time to learn more because i took a break from driving and I’ve had my license since 2021 and I took a 1 year break but when I practiced so much , I felt like I could drive alone, but then I took the 1 year break and jow I have to restart my progress
Me too haven’t driven by myself in years
Thank you so much for this. I will keep you in my mind every time I feel anxious while driving.
Hi thank you, I needed this. I need to get driving and my anxiety was gripping me. God bless you.
Big thanks for this video! Anxiety is terrible but we can crush it!
I've had a fear of driving since childhood. I was put in a bumper car at a carnival when I was 10 years old and so many people bumped me because I couldn't steer the electric hook attached to the car caught on fire and everyone looking laughed and pointed me out the entire day. I vowed never to get behind the wheel. Anxiety 😢
For me, I did not get involved in any form of accident. However, I just started having the panic while I drive, and from there, I have so much fear of driving myself. I need help to get through this. It's driving me crazy.
Thank you so much for this video! God bless you for opening up
Thank you so much for watching!!
I used to never have this and been driving for years at all hours of the day long rides evreywhere until i got a anxiety attack once on a expressway 😢
After that i hyper ventilate whenever i get on the highway or when im in a high velocity car i feel like i need to pull over or i get nauseaus
Its annoying
For me sometimes i have to put on my blinkers and drive totally slow to feel comfortable,
It sucks i feel like its cuz im older and living through lots of hard times the stress triggers it even more.
I needed this oh my gosh! God is GOOD!🤍
I’m so glad you enjoyed! Thank you so much for watching!
You make feel not alone 🥺
Aww thank you so much!
I’m scared I will drift to other lanes , turn to close to a car and hit it , or a car not seeing me and crashing into me
Thanks for sharing your story!!!
I took a driver’s course (l was 15, I’m 17.5 now, it was $600+ with no financial aid despite the fact we’re in a very low income area) and I was already really stressed about doing well. I’d been in a lot of stressful driving situations as the passenger so I was trying to press through. Got in there and was told that we all had to know how to drive already despite the fact it was an entry level, no experience necessary, course. I was berated by instructors for not having much driving experience and got berated more when I explained that I didn’t have access to a car at least 85% of the time because we all worked and I had no one who could teach me whenever I needed them to. The people were really rude, I got in trouble for even trying to say that I was anxious, I had 2 ladies specifically who would grab the steering wheel even when I was slowed down or would just get pissed, I couldn’t change instructors, and it was all really awful. I had one instructor who made me feel safe and who I actually had a good driving experience with and I never saw him again after the one time. Failed twice and was told it was on me and that I should’ve done more. I was even called “wholly incompetent”. Haven’t had the opportunity to try again and I feel really terrible since I can’t rely on people rn and I’ll be moving home for college where I’m going to be working at places that are not close by. Public transit won’t be readily available and walking when driving anywhere alone is at least a 30-60 minute drive is really scary
You’re story really touched me ❤️. I pray that your concerns about transportation are resolved. Even though you’re going through a tough situation right now, this isn’t your finally destination!
Proud of you 🫶🏽 thank you so much
your video helped me soo much i want to say thank you and god bless you!
Awww you’re very welcome and thank you for watching!
When you said got checked by God that hit me sooooo deep
Thank you for sharing your story.
Thanks for listening ❤️
Your advice was helpful. I plan to actually try.
Got my license at 25 and got my car at 27 and made a stupid crash i didn't brake in time and crashed to the wall to just destroy my car in within 1 month i think I'm a danger cuz as u say that's a big responsibility and it could have been gone way worse
Thank you for telling your story.
You’re more than welcome! Thank you so much for watching!
Thank you for this video 😢 I'm in tears I'm 30 I have the same thing I get nervous and I get anxiety as well back in highschool I had a lot on me I couldn't pass the written drivers test now that I did last year I passed the written exam now it's time for my driver's test idk why I feel so nervous but I m just like you I'm older now time for me to drive my mom😮 been in my life my whole life I can't be a Burton on her anymore she's getting older now time for me to drive her around
Wow thank you again for this video I needed to know I wasn't the only one out there 😔 by the way my driver test is next Wednesday wish me luck 🤞❤
Thank you so much for watching and sharing your story! I pray that your test went well today 😂
Thank you for sharing 🙏🏾💕
I'm 30 and I have a major highway phobia
❤ thank you for sharing I really needed this 😢
You’re so very welcome, thank you for watching!
Beautiful advice thank you so much 😊
Glad it was helpful!
I'm 15 and just got my permit and I have experienced things like crashes before and as I'm learning how to drive those thoughts affect me every time I get behind the wheel.
Awww Hayden, I can definitely relate to this. Every time you step behind the wheel you show courage!
6:20 amen praise God in Jesus name 🙏🏽 Thank you for this truly and honestly. Blessings 🙌🏽
Thank you for this. I really need to trust God with this 💖
Thank you for this ❤
You're welcome 😊
Thank you sister 💙
Great video thanks so much.💜
I’m new to driving in the car as a single mother.
I pray that this video helped you! Thank you so much for watching!
I got a 2020 nissan versa sv in monarch orange and i love it. i'm a toyota girl but thats just the car i ended up leaving the lot with lol i think i dropped the gun too fast and didnt bother to see what else other cars i could potentially buy 😂 but its all good, i'm GRATEFUL. GOD IS GOOD! I have videos of my car on my channel as well!!! same im scared of driving alone, ugh lol.
My fear been on uphill with my car for too long 😭😭😭😭😭
God bless you sis! ❤
Any scriptures for anxiety God revealed to you ?
My mother traumatized me when it came to driving so oof this is scary for me haha
I have stalling manual car anxiety and driving phobia. I have seen experienced driver stalls the car which made me scare . My friend expired driving car hit tree at highspeed how to cure phobias nad anxiety please help me and suggest it literally killing me.
I would go to therapy
@@queenalex7827 what therapy
@@deekshithm7754 Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
I also have driving anxiety. I’m working on getting my license soon but I’m just worried about so much.
@@queenalex7827 how much cost for that
You are so beautiful sis ❤❤🙏🏾
I thought permits expire after 1 year
I can’t remember if they only last a year or not but it’s definitely a short timeframe. I renewed my permit several times before receiving my license
God bless you ❤️
Does anyone else zone out when driving ?
Yes. That’s what triggered my anxiety on the expressways. Regular roads or back roads I’m fine but highways scare me.
Thank you so much .I have received my license not too long ago for about three months now . I am going to start back in the parking lot and work my way back . I am so thankful to have came across your video I will give my anxiety to Jesus he can help me along the way ,God will protect me . 🤍🙏🏽✨
Thank you so much for watching! I’m glad that this video helped you.
Amen🙌