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Breaking the cycle

Some people are able to change the affects of their 'limiting belief cycle' for themselves by following the simple advice offered on this page. Others will benefit from a little outside help.

Although, in the past, I have helped many people break their limiting belief cycle through a combination of driver education and therapy, I am no longer able to pursue this work personally because of other commitments in my career. However, I can point you in the right direction. Remember - There is a light at the end of the tunnel!


Learning to relax

One of the most effective ways of combating anxiety is to learn how to control your breathing. By learning slow, deep diaphragm breathing, you can slow down all the functions that promote panic.

The inability to relax has effects far beyond the driving seat.

Many people feel that the only time they are relaxed is when they are asleep. The truth is, even when sleeping they might not be fully relaxed.

If you have suffered from anxiety, your body needs re-education in order to gain a normal relaxed state that will be appropriate for safe and efficient driving.

There is a lot that you can do to help yourself without any specific training. The links below, while general in their nature (i.e., not driving related) provide an excellent starting point as you move to overcome the problems that you have experienced.

 

http://www.anxieties.com/

This site has a lot of useful information and resource material for self help. The page linked below has a useful series of steps to cope with panic attacks.

http://www.anxieties.com/index.php?nic=panic

 

This site referenced below has been set up by an Nigel, who has experienced first hand the effects of panic.

Although Nigel's experience was not directly related to driving, the effects are the same.

http://members.lycos.co.uk/anxietyhelp/

 

This Australian site has useful information about anxiety management.

http://www.panicattacks.com.au/

 

http://www.ofear.com

This forum is aimed at helping people who have experienced phobic responses to a range of situations including driving.


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