Hello, Im new to this site, anyway, Im 44 years old and passed my driving test 8 months ago, It took me 3 weeks to get my first car, a ford fiesta.
My problem is whenever I have to go into it I get butterflies in my belly and feel really ill, I will put off visits to go anywhere I would rather take the bus, I live in a big city and find that the traffic is really bad for speeding, tail gating etc.
I have a fear of stopping at traffic lights on a hill and using the handbrake incase I fall back. I cant seem to find the biting point and when i think i have it I dont and stall the car, causing more panic.
I did think in getting a diesel car as I learned in one, but cant afford it just now
I travel to work (5 minutes away) and 1 hour before its time to go it starts, feeling ill, butterflies.
My wife will say "Ok tomorrow we are going to the beach" That night I cant sleep for worrying
Im just wondering if I need to go to the doctors and explain my situation.
I also feel that I wish i never passed my test, everyone says im a good driver, but they dont understand what is happening with in myself.
Is there anyone that can help me or give me some advice?
Thank you
Andy