Driving can be a stressful experience from time to time, but for some, it can be a stressful experience all the time. In an article for The Sydney Morning Herald, Caitlin Fitzsimmons shines a light on those drivers for whom driving is an anxiety-inducing experience, each and every time they are behind the wheel.
""I call it 'driving anxiety', but that can vary from heightened anxiety while driving, to avoiding driving altogether," said Dr. Triffitt of High Street Psychology in Hobart.
For Dr. Triffitt, the clinical psychologist interviewed in the piece, one of the biggest concerns is not just that driving can be so debilitating for some individuals, but that they may never speak up or seek help because of shame. In places where driving culture is the norm, many people don't feel comfortable sharing their unease with driving. And yet, as the article mentions, driving anxiety is something that can easily be treated.
Another helpful tip:
"Nervous drivers could also benefit from a few professional lessons to consolidate and build up evidence of confidence."
The full article by Caitlin Fitzsimmons can be found here.