posted June 05, 2003 12:15 AM
If your fear is a fear of dying then you need to tackle that one head on as well.The most important thing to remeber with fears is that they do take time to get over. I don't really think there is an overnight cure.
I would make a list of the 'what ifs'. Firstly, think of taking the job and saying I will just do it. Then your mind will go 'but what if'... (insert fear here).
My list would go something like this:
What if I panic, crash, get stuck in traffic, get lost, have someone hit me, etc etc.
Once you have identified all of your what ifs, ask yourself what will happen if... I crash, die, beocme seriously injured...whatever the fear may be. Guess what?? No matter what happens, you CAN handle it! We have amazing inner strength us humans.
It's amazing how much we let an irrational fear rule our lives and stop us from moving forward.
I recomend reading the book, 'feel the fear and do it anyway' by Susan Jeffers.
Also, if you don't want to miss taking the job then take it. You are crossing bridges before you get to them, don't say 'I can't take this job because I won't be able to drive'. Say 'I will take the job and I will get there no matter what it takes.
Is there access to public transport?
One thing I would start doing straight away is determining a destination you feel comfortable driving to and then drive a further mile from that spot and then returning home. As you become more confident then make it one more mile further and further until you become more and more confident.
I have a really good hypnosis script for you to practice on a daily basis if you would like me to type it out for you. (pertaining to fear of driving.)
Let me know..... 
If the fear is too bad I would suggest some professional help to get you back into the driving seat.
Lindaland
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