Just Breathe
Breathe.
You like driving.
Driving isn't scary.
Driving will not cause me panic attacks.
I won't feel trapped.
Driving isn't a big deal. Everybody does it.
You've conquered so many things.
This is NOTHING compared to any of those.
This is easy.
You will be safe and fine.
Put on Harry Potter audiobooks.
Breathe.
If you feel scared, exit the freeway and park.
If you take a wrong exit, you can ALWAYS double-back.
Go as slow as you need to.
Don't feel pressured to go faster.
If someone honks, LET THEM.
Just take care of YOU and everything will be fine.
Breathe.
Breathe.
You will be SO GLAD you did this, Hope. A drive from SFO to Sebastopol is one of the easiest scenarios. When the Golden Gate bridge gets close, just focus on the audiobook and the lightening sky. Traffic will be non-existent. You'll get home, crawl in bed, and pass out happily, knowing you accomplished something huge.
Bring coffee. Bring crackers. Or gum. If you get sleepy, PULL OVER and rest. Cops can't mess with you if you're just trying to nap. Don't let them scare you if you see them. You won't have alcohol in your system, so there's literally NOTHING they can do.
If you're nervous, have your iPhone read out directions home. Make sure the volume isn't too loud.
Now. Go conquer that stupid, useless fear of yours!
You like driving.
Driving isn't scary.
Driving will not cause me panic attacks.
I won't feel trapped.
Driving isn't a big deal. Everybody does it.
You've conquered so many things.
This is NOTHING compared to any of those.
This is easy.
You will be safe and fine.
Put on Harry Potter audiobooks.
Breathe.
If you feel scared, exit the freeway and park.
If you take a wrong exit, you can ALWAYS double-back.
Go as slow as you need to.
Don't feel pressured to go faster.
If someone honks, LET THEM.
Just take care of YOU and everything will be fine.
Breathe.
Breathe.
You will be SO GLAD you did this, Hope. A drive from SFO to Sebastopol is one of the easiest scenarios. When the Golden Gate bridge gets close, just focus on the audiobook and the lightening sky. Traffic will be non-existent. You'll get home, crawl in bed, and pass out happily, knowing you accomplished something huge.
Bring coffee. Bring crackers. Or gum. If you get sleepy, PULL OVER and rest. Cops can't mess with you if you're just trying to nap. Don't let them scare you if you see them. You won't have alcohol in your system, so there's literally NOTHING they can do.
If you're nervous, have your iPhone read out directions home. Make sure the volume isn't too loud.
Now. Go conquer that stupid, useless fear of yours!