Not sure what to do.I recently got my license. I have been driving with my parents in their car to work. I drive there, they come pick me up.Just yesterday I finally got a car! My parents want me to drive on my own from now on. In theory hot a crazy wish. Brother.. when I sat behind the wheel on my own I felt like I was having a panic attack. My arms and hands wouldn't stop shaking and my breathing was fucked. My driving anxiety is severe I think. When there's someone else in the car with me I feel fine, but alone clearly I was not doing ok.Without that extra set set of eyes, that presence and reassurance, it's like my body went fight or flight.I can't drive on my own, at least today, for my shift. I was terrified. And I feel stupid. I know all it'd take is one mistake on my own, no one to catch it. I would Uber to work but it'd cost more than I make in an hour.I'm just feeling low and stupid now. What can I do to feel okay driving alone?
Just go as fast as you can ignore traffic lights don't use your blinkers don't look before turning
>>34642180>What can I do to feel okay driving alone?By driving alone more. You don't have to drive cross country, start by driving small distances to places that are close-by. Work your way up until you can drive to work and back. If you were skilled enough to get the license, there isn't any reason to be anxious. As long as you're obeying traffic rules, you'll be okay.
>>34642180Do it anyway? It took me 3 years to get comfortable driving on my own and I still would rather kill myself than have to drive in the snow.
>>34642180Have a few drinks to relax yourself before you go driving
Both my parents are ignoring me and giving silent treatment now because I couldn't do it therefore couldnt go to work. They were both at home doing nothing. Nothing prevented one from sitting in the passenger seat with me. The silent treatment has been a punishment since I was a kid. I'm just crying in my room now. I want to kms
Honestly my life is just awful. I was trying to tell them, I didn't think it was a good idea to get behind the wheel for a 20m drive when my hands were shaking in thr driveway. I told them I didn't trust myself/my confidence. They really just can't understand I was genuinely afraid. Physically was showing anxiety, and possible panic attack. I can't understand why want me to do it anyway. That's just not safe everything else aside. I know they just don't want to deal with me. They want to wash their hands and be done with me already. Probably shouldn't have had kids at 40-50
