Anxious about a long trip in a car

[JayJay123]

Long rides in general have always made me a little uneasy, but I’ve always enjoyed them for the most part. I got in a fairly bad wreck on the interstate in October, so I find myself pretty often thinking about how I possibly nearly died but got out mostly fine. I’m not driving the bulk of the trip, but the guy that is would probably be the best driver among my friends. I just can’t help but think about that chance that a horrible car accident could happen, especially on the interstate. Anyone else ever been in this situation?


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[He Man]

Long rides in general have always made me a little uneasy, but I’ve always enjoyed them for the most part. I got in a fairly bad wreck on the interstate in October, so I find myself pretty often thinking about how I possibly nearly died but got out mostly fine. I’m not driving the bulk of the trip, but the guy that is would probably be the best driver among my friends. I just can’t help but think about that chance that a horrible car accident could happen, especially on the interstate. Anyone else ever been in this situation?


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Jay, I do almost all the driving for my family.. so I'm basically never a passenger.. but I also have dread when traveling. It's weird because I've literally driven across America, but now I stress about short distance trips. I think just doing it helps dissipate the dread. Find some pleasurable aspect of the ride, to distract from worrying. Keep us posted on how it goes ~

 

[JayJay123]

Jay, I do almost all the driving for my family.. so I'm basically never a passenger.. but I also have dread when traveling. It's weird because I've literally driven across America, but now I stress about short distance trips. I think just doing it helps dissipate the dread. Find some pleasurable aspect of the ride, to distract from worrying. Keep us posted on how it goes ~

Yeah I think for me, I’ve always felt better driving, myself, probably because I feel like I’m in control. It’s like I know I’ll more than likely be fine, especially with the guy driving being one of the most responsible and smart people I know. But just 7 hours in a car as a passenger… I just keep imagining my car wreck and all that could go wrong


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[E.B]

Not necessarily the same but a lot of times I have dealt with anxiety in unfamiliar places...resulting sometimes in panic attacks/derealization...usually upon awakening