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XanaDUer2

(14,974 posts) Sun Mar 3, 2024, 05:33 PM Mar 2024

Anyone get nervous driving to new places? [View all]

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

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Anyone get nervous driving to new places? [View all] XanaDUer2 Mar 2024 OP

Yup, hate it. Good luck. a kennedy Mar 2024 #1

Thanks i knew some in here would get it nt XanaDUer2 Mar 2024 #4

Getting lost is frustrating. SarahD Mar 2024 #2

Omg parking stresses me out nt XanaDUer2 Mar 2024 #5

Yes! But do the drive on Google! Nittersing Mar 2024 #3

Good idea XanaDUer2 Mar 2024 #7

I do this too! It really helps a lot! 50 Shades Of Blue Mar 2024 #12

I'm with you on nervousness driving somewhere I'm not familiar with. I always leave early so I don't need to add MLAA Mar 2024 #6

Were leaving early nt XanaDUer2 Mar 2024 #8

Something I discovered lately Basic LA Mar 2024 #9

Good idea, thanks XanaDUer2 Mar 2024 #11

I use a navigator whenever I can. The driving around here is intense. Google Maps is pretty good as is Waze. RKP5637 Mar 2024 #10

I have lots of anxiety driving these days. I don't drive on the freeway at all anymore. skylucy Mar 2024 #13

Oh, of course DarthDem Mar 2024 #14

I wanted to drive in advance XanaDUer2 Mar 2024 #15

I understand that! DarthDem Mar 2024 #21

I'm going Monday XanaDUer2 Mar 2024 #22

That should help with the anxiety DarthDem Mar 2024 #23

Yes. Always. murielm99 Mar 2024 #16

I'm an older, very safe driver. multigraincracker Mar 2024 #17

I moved the appointment back a week XanaDUer2 Mar 2024 #18

Always! Mossfern Mar 2024 #19

You're not alone XanaDUer2 Mar 2024 #20