Scared to Drive? Release Your Fears and Embrace the Adventure
You’ve always heard about the freedom and adventure of taking to the open road.
Speeding down the highway with the windows open, while belting out your favorite songs with your friends.
But if you’re scared to drive, merely getting in a car for a trip to the supermarket can cause your heart to race and your palms to sweat.
And you’re not alone.
Approximately 12% of Americans experience amaxophobia, a fear of driving. That’s around 40 million people who become anxious on the road. Some people are so affected by their driving phobia that they refuse to get behind the wheel at all. 1
There’s good news for those who suffer from this fear.
Hypnosis can help you quickly and effectively shift your perspective on driving. It can unearth subconscious fears you hold onto tightly and help you release them so driving becomes an enjoyable experience.
Why are people afraid to drive?
There are many reasons why someone might be afraid to drive. Often, fears relating to driving stem from a previous experience.
A person could’ve had a terrible accident that left them traumatized. Perhaps they only witnessed such an accident, but it left an indelible impression on them. Maybe they may have witnessed a road rage incident and now associates driving with something terrible happening.
Fear when driving could also be a result of having little or no control. When you’re on the road, you’re at the mercy of how well or how badly others are driving.
So, if one has been involved in an accident or experienced aggressive driving, it’s understandable that they have legitimate fears about being on the road.
Getting over the fear of learning to drive:
Even though driving is a valuable skill, many people are still too frightened to learn.
For some, the responsibility of operating a large piece of machinery can be overwhelming. That anxiousness is exacerbated by the fact that, at some point, the vehicle will have to travel at high speeds while other cars are doing the same mere feet away.
Hypnosis can help reluctant drivers become less afraid of taking control.
While in a relaxed state, a trained hypnotist can ask targeted questions to quickly uncover the reasons why someone might be afraid of learning how to drive. Perhaps there was an incident in their past that caused them to swear off driving forever.
The hypnotist can then shift their perspective around their fears or past experiences. Instead of a lingering negative impression of driving embedded in their psyche, the subject will become detached from the feelings surrounding it.
They will now see driving in a more positive light, becoming more open and relaxed about giving it a try.
How to deal with the fear of driving after an accident:
It’s easy to understand why someone who has been traumatized by a horrific accident (or even a minor fender bender) might harbor fears when it comes to driving. If they’ve been injured, all the more so.
Hypnosis can help people overcome their fears by “rewiring” their subconscious.
Once the hypnotist accesses their past experiences with driving, they can quickly get to the heart of the trauma. Incidents that caused them to be afraid can now be revisited in a safe, controlled environment, allowing it to be less emotionally charged.
Then, the hypnotist replaces feelings of anxiousness with feelings of confidence. Instead of their body tensing up as they put the key in the ignition, the client will feel at ease, knowing they can drive confidently and safely.
There are self-relaxation techniques the hypnotist can teach so a driver can manage any stress that comes up on the road. They can stay cool-headed when facing traffic, aggressive drivers, or high speeds.
These same techniques can also help drivers who fear highways, tunnels, or going over bridges. Instead of breaking out in a sweat anytime they have to merge onto a highway or see a bridge coming up, they can stay calm and breathe easy knowing that it’s only temporary and will pass quickly.
Use hypnosis to quickly overcome a fear of driving:
Hypnosis can help you feel good about getting behind the wheel, whether it’s for the very first time or you’re a seasoned commuter.
Imagine loving driving again so you can arrive at your destination relaxed and free of anxiety. You can explore the world around you by heading off on a last-minute adventure without worry.
At the Flow Center, we can help open up the world for you by aligning your subconscious mind with your conscious desires. So, whether you’re looking for hypnosis in Dallas or a remote session from the comfort of your home, we’d love to help you change your life. Drive without fear link to schedule a consultation is below.
1 https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/statistics/specific-phobia