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Hi, i hope u are well. ive been feeling very panicky and anxious when driving on freeways and downhill, it is causing me to drive really slow, like 50km/hr and making me avoid the situation. please help?
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Fear of driving : Phobia of driving is worse when you continue the pattern of driving with fear. The pattern continues until the fear is worked on. See a psychologist
Answered 1/8/2020
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