Several years ago, 8 people I knew, 4 of which I had grown up with and been friends or acquaintances with were killed in car accidents in the same year.
Since then, whenever people I'm close with are going to be driving a long distance, I become extremely anxious and worried that they will be seriously hurt or killed in a car accident. I get so scared before they leave that I sometimes try to convince them not to go, obsess over weather ad traffic conditions, obsess over the safety of their vehicle, and sometimes work myself into panic attacks, wondering if it's the last time I'll ever see or be with them again before they leave for their trip. It's becoming a hindrance in my life because I can't seem to help but fixate on my fears.
The reality is that people I love are going to go places without me, and I need to be able to not worry about it so much. Does anyone have a similar situation or any advice for me on how I can start to get over this anxiety? Thanks.
Since then, whenever people I'm close with are going to be driving a long distance, I become extremely anxious and worried that they will be seriously hurt or killed in a car accident. I get so scared before they leave that I sometimes try to convince them not to go, obsess over weather ad traffic conditions, obsess over the safety of their vehicle, and sometimes work myself into panic attacks, wondering if it's the last time I'll ever see or be with them again before they leave for their trip. It's becoming a hindrance in my life because I can't seem to help but fixate on my fears.
The reality is that people I love are going to go places without me, and I need to be able to not worry about it so much. Does anyone have a similar situation or any advice for me on how I can start to get over this anxiety? Thanks.