What is driving anxiety? Signs to know

From being on the verge of a breakdown to racing thoughts, here are a few symptoms of driving anxiety that we should know about.

Updated on: Jan 08, 2024 7:19 PM IST

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Driving anxiety can show up as extreme anxious thoughts while being in the car on the road. Be it the constant hustle or the overthinking spirals of accidents and death, driving anxiety can be scary at times. Therapist Taylor Barone shared a few symptoms of driving anxiety that we should watch out for. (Unsplash)

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Rapid heartbeat and heart rate can depict that we are being anxious while on the road. We should find a spot to stop the car and breathe before getting back.  (Unsplash)

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Feelings of dread and stomachache are symptoms of driving anxiety that we should know about.  (Unsplash)

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When we start to sweat in the palms and we clutch on the wheel of the car tightly, we should know that it is anxiety.  (Unsplash)

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Racing thoughts of accidents, death or being hit by a car can make us super anxious to the point where we feel scared of being in the road.  (Unsplash)

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We may feel that we are on the verge of a breakdown, and we should pull over immediately.  (Unsplash)