Road Anxiety

I recently got my license and have been having anxiety on the road. I have a panic disorder and GAD that I've been managing to keep under control but I can't seem to get a hold on my road anxiety.
I'm getting a job in less than a week about 20 minutes away from my home and so far I've had to have my mom follow behind me while driving. How do I learn to control the lightheaded-ness and palpitations while driving? It's becoming unnerving. I'm really good at hiding from triggers (I know that isn't healthy). I've avoided certain things, like going out with friends and stuff, but driving is something I can't hide from and I've already caught myself coming up with ways to avoiding driving. Can something please give me some advice???

The fact that you are a new driver alone is enough to give you anxiety so don't be so hard on yourself
just pay attention to the driving to protect yourself and others, as Blu's Mama said some form of
mental distraction such as maybe a prayer for safe driving, just don't loose track of what you are doing.
Anything that you can do for a distraction away from the anxiety will help, check our resources, Peace

Larry ***

Hi

I also agree with the above that you need to put something on the stereo such as a relaxation cd.

Don't give up and keep driving as the more you go out the more you will become confident with driving.

Keep us posted.

Hibee