Why So Many Drivers Are Struggling with Anxiety (And How to Fix It)

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Driving anxiety is on the rise, with over 75,000 people searching for solutions in the past decade. But why is this happening? In this video, I break down the major causes of driving anxiety, from complex road systems to technological overload and mental health issues like PTSD and GAD. Plus, I’ll share practical strategies to help manage and overcome this anxiety. Watch till the end for solutions and insights. Here are some useful resources and helplines for anyone concerned about or coping with mental health issues: 1. NHS Mental Health Helpline: • Phone: 111 (select the mental health option, available 24/7) • Website: NHS Mental Health Services Provides urgent mental health support and directs you to the right services. 2. Anxiety UK: • Phone: [phone] • Text: 07537 416 905 • Website: anxietyuk.org.uk Provides support for those living with anxiety and anxiety-based depression. 3. Mind: • Phone: [phone] • Website: mind.org.uk Offers information and support on mental health problems, including anxiety and depression. Open Monday to Friday, 9 am – 6 pm. 4. Samaritans: • Phone: 116 123 (available 24/7) • Email: [e-mail] Provides emotional support for anyone feeling distressed or suicidal. 5. Shout (Text Service): • Text “SHOUT” to 85258 (available 24/7) • Website: giveusashout.org A confidential text service for anyone experiencing a crisis. 6. Papyrus HOPELINEUK (for those under 35): • Phone: [phone] (available 24/7) • Text: 07786 209697 • Email: [e-mail] Offers support for young people struggling with thoughts of suicide. 7. Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM): • Phone: [phone] (available 5 pm to midnight) • Website: thecalmzone.net Provides support to anyone feeling down or in crisis. Source: https://internationaldriversassociation.com https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10256919/ Please subscribe/follow YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/browncarguy?sub_confirmation=1 And follow all my channels https://linktr.ee/browncarguy Get my books 'The ULEZ Files' 👉🏽 https://amzn.eu/d/jhADkOt 'Quantum Races' 👉🏽 https://amzn.eu/d/0Y93s9g Please subscribe/follow YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/browncarguy?sub_confirmation=1 And follow all my channels https://linktr.ee/browncarguy If you enjoy my content, there are really easy ways to show your support 👉🏽 Channel membership: https://www.youtube.com/browncarguy/join 👉🏽 Buy me a Coffee! https://ko-fi.com/browncarguy 👉🏽 Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/BrownCarGuy 🙏🏽☺️ Big Thanks to CraftLab (https://www.CraftLab.my) Collecting Motors (https://collectingmotors.com) Design5IT Tom Conway-Gordon (instagram.com/tconwaygordon/) Please subscribe to my channel for more videos like this - and make sure you hit the bell icon to switch on notifications. #DrivingAnxiety #MentalHealthAwareness #RoadSafety #AnxietyRelief #DrivingStress #OvercomingAnxiety #MentalWellbeing #PTSD #GAD #DrivingTips #DrivingConfidence #SafeDriving #TechInCars #RoadComplexity #Mindfulness --------------------------- Brown Car Guy #carblogger #carinfluencer #motoring #automotive #cars