Public Transportation

[mauricioq]

Not really but I think it's because I'm always listening to music when I'm travelling on the bus or train. I'm not thinking about anything besides the music I'm currently listening to. And that's a great way to not focus on what's around you.

 

[Jasmin Cottontail]

I'm used to be with my hubby every time I go out, even if it's to buy stocks at the grocery or pay bills or just eat out. I don't know when did I started to be anxious not just in public transportation as well as just being outside. Probably because I have a poor eyesight that I don't see things clearly, and I'm a bit clumsy as well that's why I easily get into accidents (by myself). Oftentimes, whenever I travel alone, I feel worried that something not good might happen and I have no one with me. I don't know if I'm just being paranoid but that's how I feel that's why in most cases, I don't go out by myself.

 

[DDNatureLover]

One aspect of using public transportation that I did enjoy was the anonymity. I've always been a people watcher, and the bus or subway are great places to be able to observe a variety of people. In a carpool, there's the expectation that you will engage in conversation with the others, but when traveling alone on public transportation, you can remain aloof, or engage with others if you choose to do so. 

 

[kgord]

Public transportation is OK. I prefer my own vehicle, but sometimes it is fun to take a subway, a bus or a train. I road the metro last year for the first time in many years, and I enjoyed it. There is something realxing about leaving the driveway to someone else. I don't find it anxiety provoking generally, although I have had panic attacks on transportation, but that was many years ago now.

 

[explorerX7]

I am not totally fearful of travelling via public transportation. However,  I am usually concerned about person or persons holding up the bus and I am robbed, especially at nights. There have been incidences like this and people have been shot in the process, therefore, I am always thinking and hoping that it doesn't happen to me.

 

[Alexandoy]

My anxiety in public transportation are 2 things. First is the risk of encountering criminals. Especially in the city, there are holdup cases which are mostly unsolved. Snatching of phones is common and sometimes the snatcher even hurts the victim.


Second cause of anxiety is missing the destination which happened to me many times already. When I take a big bus, expect me to be on the lookout all the time. 

 

[tomorrow]

I think it is quite natural to become nervous as we have to travel with strangers.  Everybody may feel some kind of a discomfort but it would be quite negligible.   Personally I feel more comfortable in public transport than driving my own car, especially at night times.  I am always anxious about what I would o in case my car breakdown during a journey night trip.  It would be difficult to find help.  But in public transport you can have company of other passengers and in most of the cases they will also arrange an alternate vehicle for passengers.


If you are really worried about robbery or something like that just understand that it can happen anywhere and at any time.  I think it is more common outside than in a public transport.  Keep your mind filled with positive thoughts and continue your journey.