Reducing Driving Phobia

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I remember the first time I was ever in a major
accident.
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I was just 17 years old, and I had been driving
for only about 6 months.
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I was on the highway to a convenience store to
purchase some snacks when I was hit by a drunk
driver.
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This was horrifying.
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I was so scared I didnt even get out of my
vehicle.
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Luckily a couple driving by saw the accident, and
stopped to help me.
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A short time after my parents and the police
showed up to see what had happened.
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I explained to them that the other driver had
swerved into my vehicle, and once the police made
the determination that the other driver was
intoxicated they arrested him.
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My parents then took me to the emergency room,
and finally home.
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About six months later after physical therapy my
mom attempted to get me to drive to my brothers
house with her.
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This was a terrifying experience, and before we
even left our driveway we ended up switching
seats, so that she could drive due to my terror.
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Luckily after some research I found some tips to
cope with driving phobia, and I would like to
share them with everyone.
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One tip that drivers with driving phobia should
consider is seeing a therapist to talk about the
condition.
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Talking with a therapist can help people realize
why they have a certain phobia.
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A therapist can also make a plan to help you deal
with your phobia, and eventually overcome it.
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This can be accomplished through a carefully
constructed plan with small steps along the way.
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The next tip is to avoid thinking black and white.
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This being said as a driver you must accept the
fact that driving is naturally dangerous, but
that with safe driving practices you can reduce
the chances of experiencing one of the less than
positive effects of driving.
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Another tip to consider when attempting to drive
again is to take things slow.
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This means that you will need to accept the fact
that you may need to drive somewhere, but at the
same time you can arrange other plans to get to
other destinations while you are easing back into
the hang of driving.
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An additional tip to help with any driving
related phobia is to also complete a defensive
driving course.
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By completed such a course you can refresh your
knowledge of driving safety.
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In conclusion anyone suffering from a phobia can
overcome the fear by taking the proper steps in
dealing with the fear.