How do I stop my mind from freezing when I get anxious around people and when I drive?

[pink_and_inlove]

[ohshee]

You have to get more confident and you can't worry about what people think or say or do because you have that stuck in your head so now you're afraid you're going to screw up and that's why you free so that's why you haven't xiety but if you're confident it doesn't matter what anybody says to you take care of you deal with it you're the one in control not t h e m so tell them to back off.

[Starman5]

this is a big problem. You have to be careful especially when driving. otherwise you may crash. I think you should go to a psychiatrist. he will help you.

[pink_and_inlove]

Psychiatrist really?

[pink_and_inlove]

I don’t believe in therapists none of that stuff

[pink_and_inlove]

I used to take medication and went to therapy from age 11-18 it didn’t work I just need to practice more until I believe in myself when it comes to driving

[Starman5]

If psychiatry doesn't work then how are you going to solve this problem? this is an important problem.

[pink_and_inlove]

I don’t believe in that stuff those people are just trying to profit off of you besides I don’t like getting treated as if I had a mental problem I already have low self esteem

[Starman5]

I understand

[bannacookies]

That's a serious one since driving is well, serious. I think listening to podcasts or people's voice is a good start. Get used to hearing people talk or be in your presence while driving. The drive back roads with people you're comfortable with and eventually main roads.

[GoodGuyBreakingBad]

This is something you need to do some deep breathing exercises before you go and get behind a wheel

[FamilyGuy2020]

To be perfectly honest I try to avoid large crowds of people.

[Mark987]

You must suffer from anxiety... you need to take a step back... and see what happens... even then might not help... take your time

[Deku2009]

Just don’t think about it just keep your mind focused on the task at hand (don’t even worry about what hasn’t happened yet , but don’t be reckless)

[Smoothing]

Drink a cup of tea ☕️

[pink_and_inlove]

I do everyday

[Wiredone]

What do you mean by that? Can you give an example

[pink_and_inlove]

I get nervous when I have to talk to waiters and waitresses and my mind freezes the same thing happens when I drive sometimes

[Wiredone]

You must be very uptight around other people. You need to take a deep breath and relax. Nobody is perfect. Everyone has flaws. If it helps, when you are ordering food, don't look at the waiter or waitress. Look at the menu and say what you want. As far as driving goes, when do you freeze up?

[pink_and_inlove]

When I have to reverse

[pink_and_inlove]

Or when I have to do something different like u turns and stuff

[Wiredone]

Again, take a deep breath. Keep thinking to yourself, "I GOT THIS". I taught both of my kids to drive. They were nervous too. You can do it. I know you can. I believe in you

[pink_and_inlove]

Thank you

[Wiredone]

You're very welcome. I hope I helped you.

[Seppel]

Therapy. You shouldn't even drive with anxiousness

[pink_and_inlove]

I don’t believe in therapists I feel like they are fake people with problems themselves i used to go to therapy from age 11-18 that doesn’t work

[pink_and_inlove]

When I was 16 I used to take medication too

[Seppel]

Who cares If their therapist have problems too?

[pink_and_inlove]

They’re fake people that just want to profit off of you not all but a lot of them are i need to work and I go to college I don’t have time for that besides it’s very uncomfortable for me to do that and I just don’t trust that therapy thing after my experience

[pink_and_inlove]

A lot of them are just so fake like robots

[Seppel]

Everyone wants profit from their work.
If you wouldn't get money for your work would you still go to work?

[pink_and_inlove]

No I’m saying that that’s all they care about mostly

[Andres77]

Repeated exposure until you get used to it.

[EaterPeter]

Breath

[EaterPeter]

Thanks for like!

[IsoUser]

You're nb Idiot