I need to get a handle on my anxiety.

I never really acknowledged how bad this is. When I'm driving, I'm afraid to do ANYTHING for fear of inconveniencing someone.

But then on somewhat rare occasions, I get pissed off and drive dangerously.

It's completely unbalanced.

I think I need to just forget about what's behind me and focus on what's in front of me. But I have hangups there. 🤔

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SW-User

Started learning recently. The worry of inconveniencing someone is half the battle.

SinlessOnslaught · M

@SW-User How do you fight it?

SW-User

@SinlessOnslaught Two things, i guess.

Firstly, I stopped looking at people.

Secondly, I realised that as long as I'm driving safely, it's not my problem. If keeping my family safe means that I have to make someone else stay at the speed limit, or take a few extra seconds to turn... so be it.

Still hard but it helps.

SinlessOnslaught · M

@SW-User Good point.

SW-User

@SinlessOnslaught horrible when they pull up next to you, though and they clearly look at you.

SinlessOnslaught · M

@SW-User idgaf when they stare at me. I make enough eye contact for them to roll down their window and ask a question. I'll answer. If they don't say anything, I move on.