What can I do about my driving anxiety?

What can I do about my driving anxiety?
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Try to stay in the now. I have had driving anxiety for a very long time, to the point where I have quit driving for long periods of time. Try to focus on what is happening right now, not envisioning what could happen. Practice driving around in familiar, comfortable, non-busy areas while making it a point to focus on just your driving and what is immediately around you. The more you drive without something bad happening, the more the positive reinforcement will help.
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