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How to Handle a Fear of Driving

January 11, 2021 by Dr. Paul Greene

Anxiety about driving can happen for many reasons. This article breaks down the different types of fears of driving, and what helps with each.

What Is Fear of Driving (a.k.a. Driving Phobia)?

Anxiety around driving can be quite impactful for those who have it, especially those who don’t have someone else to drive them around. Driving phobia is marked by avoidance of driving, marked distress while driving, or even panic attacks when behind the wheel.

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Filed Under: Anxiety Tagged With: driving, ocd, panic attacks, ptsd

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