Anyone get nervous driving to new places?

[XanaDUer2]

I have a second opinion appointment tomorrow with a dentist. Its not a close practice. I've never been there before. I've looked at Google maps and its entered in the phone. But driving far distances when I'm not sure where I'm going makes me anxious. Hoping for a more positive even a little, 2nd opinion

[a kennedy]

1. Yup, hate it. Good luck.

[XanaDUer2]

4. Thanks i knew some in here would get it nt

[SarahD]

2. Getting lost is frustrating.

Google maps or GPS helps a great deal, but the last two or three blocks can be tense
Then there is parking...

[XanaDUer2]

5. Omg parking stresses me out nt

[Nittersing]

3. Yes! But do the drive on Google!

It's one thing to have a map and another thing to have some landmarks you can identify.

I always look at the street view and "drive" the entire route before I go.

(It's not always 100% accurate if the street views are old)

[XanaDUer2]

7. Good idea

Fortunately, I've been part way down the road to it

[50 Shades Of Blue]

12. I do this too! It really helps a lot!

[MLAA]

6. I'm with you on nervousness driving somewhere I'm not familiar with. I always leave early so I don't need to add

worrying about being late!

You can do it!

[XanaDUer2]

8. Were leaving early nt

[Basic LA]

9. Something I discovered lately

After studying for and passing my driving written test (renewal) recently, I find that taking a little pride in my driving now seems to reduce the anxiety I otherwise would feel in traffic & new areas. Might be something to concentrate on rather than your anxiety.

[XanaDUer2]

11. Good idea, thanks

[RKP5637]

10. I use a navigator whenever I can. The driving around here is intense. Google Maps is pretty good as is Waze.

[skylucy]

13. I have lots of anxiety driving these days. I don't drive on the freeway at all anymore.

The dentist AND driving there (I've been to my dentist's office many times) would totally freak me out. I would have to take an Ativan.

[DarthDem]

14. Oh, of course

There's the fear of being late. Driving it advance or even looking it up as many suggested should help. Good luck with the second opinion!!

[XanaDUer2]

15. I wanted to drive in advance

But my copilot refused

[DarthDem]

21. I understand that!

How did it go after the rescheduling?

[XanaDUer2]

22. I'm going Monday

I've hired medical transport

[DarthDem]

23. That should help with the anxiety

I assume they know where they're going. Best wishes to you.

[murielm99]

16. Yes. Always.

[multigraincracker]

17. I'm an older, very safe driver.

I try to move over and let those in a hurry pass me.
I pulled into a rest area last year and a younger guy came up to my window and asked if I knew what the speed limit is. I told him yes I do, do you know what the minimum speed limit is. He looked surprised and I told him I was driver 10 mph over that. If someone is in a hurry, my first thought is they should have left earlier.

Best of luck. I’m betting you’ll be fine. let us know how it goes.

[XanaDUer2]

18. I moved the appointment back a week

I just got this feeling of dread about going today without knowing exactly where it is. We'll be taking an exploratory trip in a few days

[Mossfern]

19. Always!

Thankfully, sometimes my husband will drive me the first time or I make a test run before. I leave a lot of extra time so that if I make a wrong turn I can correct and hopefully still be at my appointment on time.

I have panic /anxiety attacks.
I feel like it's the end of the world.

I've explored this with my therapist unsuccessfully.
And then again it's the anxiety that I will have anxiety.

Ugh!
I'm so glad that I found this sub forum and that I'm not alone!

[XanaDUer2]

20. You're not alone

Welcome! I've ordered a medical transport to take me.
I have PA, too