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Driving Anxiety

MJJ24

So I have major driving anxiety, particularly when it comes to busy places. I also really struggle with parking, and other manoeuvres and things like overtaking buses or bikes as well as parked cars. I get really overwhelmed in these situations and I just wondered if this is at all related to autism or it’s just my anxiety on the roads? Thank you in advance. 

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  • Hey there, I also feel very anxious when driving, it’s an adult concept and means I have to be responsible and that’s a lot on it own before I’ve even picked up the car keys. For me it’s the thought of messing up or upsetting another road user BUT mostly it’s because if I can’t do it properly I feel like I’m a useless no good failure who is an idiot for thinking they are good enough to be on the road in the first place. Like having a little bully in your head. But overall driving should cause some type of anxiety because you need to be aware all the time, relax and maybe try small drives just around the corner because you then can more easily predict any problems? Thanks 

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  • Hey there, I also feel very anxious when driving, it’s an adult concept and means I have to be responsible and that’s a lot on it own before I’ve even picked up the car keys. For me it’s the thought of messing up or upsetting another road user BUT mostly it’s because if I can’t do it properly I feel like I’m a useless no good failure who is an idiot for thinking they are good enough to be on the road in the first place. Like having a little bully in your head. But overall driving should cause some type of anxiety because you need to be aware all the time, relax and maybe try small drives just around the corner because you then can more easily predict any problems? Thanks 

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