Name:
Amanda K. Wolfe
City, State: Houston, TX
Occupation: Graphic designer
Age: 32
It was some sort of
providence that I ran across this program after doing a web search,
because I’d done the same search before and only found programs running
$1,000 or more. I was at my wit’s end, after being completely unable to
drive 0.4 miles home, having a massive panic attack and calling my mom
in Toledo, Ohio – as if she could do anything! My cell phone died, I
got myself home at about 3 mph, praying my heart out the whole way, and
when I walked inside, I said “I don’t want to do this anymore,” and did
the online search. That ended up being an important day for me.
Before the program,
life was horrible. I lost the freedom that I’ve always treasured in
life, and felt like a freak, a burden, a mental case. After I mustered
enough old-fashioned bravery to move across the country, I was still
completely homebound and unable to take advantage of the great new city
I’d moved to or the jobs it had. So, it really negatively affected all
aspects of my life.
While the situations
that brought my anxiety varied a bit from day to day, the symptoms were
certainly distinct – dizziness, tunnel vision, massive nausea, shaking
so badly I could barely keep my foot on either the brake or the
accelerator. I’d feel like I had no control over the car and would try
hard not to hyperventilate. Usually, a bridge, a left turn lane, or any
other place where I couldn’t “escape” would set me off. I sometimes
actually felt like I was going to fall off the face of the earth or, at
best, drive off of the road. There was actually one time when I had to
stop my car in the road, curl up into a ball and call my someone to
come pick me up. I felt like a complete failure.
When I began the
program, I started seeing results the first day I did the exercises,
because I really committed to them. I was a bit spotty with it at
first, since I was coming from such a negative place and I was so
convinced nothing was going to work. But once I started to admit that I
felt differently after doing the exercises, I was forced to stick with
it. It’s a tough road (no pun intended!), but I am willing to admit now
that what seemed so tough at first is nothing compared to the
difficulty of being unable to drive without panic, and living with the
embarrassment of having to avoid doing the things I want to do.
Before starting the
Driving Fear program, I had tried a ton of other things to overcome the
fear, you name it, I tried it. Books, years of therapy (at a huge cost,
no less), medications, EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and
Reprocessing), and just plain not driving! Obviously, none had any
lasting success. The Driving Fear program was so much different because
it not only incorporated the cognitive behavioral therapy I’d sought
for so long, but also tailored that therapy specifically to driving.
Unlike other therapies, this one was developed by someone who really
knows this fear, and feeling like the person helping you actually
understands makes an enormous difference.
I’ve just recently realized that the program has probably done just as
much – if not more – for my general anxiety as for my driving anxiety.
By staring my driving fears in the face and getting to the core of
them, I’m learning to process my other anxieties differently. The “red
sock” practice helps me in so many situations… I was probably about 80%
agoraphobic before, and now I feel so much more in control. Almost
every time I start to panic, I can quickly put a face on my anxiety, so
to speak – that turns it into normal apprehension, something I can feel
comfortable with, and find a solution to. Instead of thinking “What’s
wrong with me? I must be sick or dying!” I think, “I’m feeling nervous
about (insert thing here). Here’s how I can feel better.” I pay more
attention to what affects both my mind and body to produce anxious
symptoms, so they won’t surprise me as much. And, I express myself more
readily and honestly, rather than bottling things up.
I would recommend the
program one thousand percent. I don’t know if many people realize how
valuable it is to overcome this fear. It’s not like some other phobias,
where avoidance is an acceptable option. What’s more, I’ll bet most
people are like me, and anxiety doesn’t only crop up while driving;
this program ends up helping its students to tackle ALL of their
anxiety, with personal support along the way. There’s no pandering, no
hocus-pocus, nothing but good solid tools with which to build your new
mind. It is absolutely a life-changing experience.
Name: Ryan
Ingrassia
City, State: Woodbury, New York
Occupation: Full time student – C.W. Post
Age: 21
I found the Driving
Fear program online after I decided it was time to break the chains
holding me in place. I had recently lost a lot of weight and it was now
time to conquer my next obstacle, my fear of driving. I knew if I was
to overcome this challenge I would need some help. That’s where the
Driving Fear program came into play.
Prior to the program I
lived my life in a cloud of depression and sadness. I felt inadequate
because I let the fear control me and I didn’t how to break its grip. I
was always bitter and never truly happy. I’ve always had big dreams and
I felt that achieving them would be impossible because I couldn’t drive.
Prior to the program,
just sitting in the driver’s seat brought on panic and as soon as I
started to drive, even slowly, I would start to shake. Irrational
thoughts and images of me losing control of the car and being involved
in an accident always played through my mind when I was driving or even
just thinking of driving.
Right after I downloaded
the program I read it and reread it a few times. Just reading through
the program I felt more comfortable because I knew what was happening
and that I now had the tools necessary to conquer the fear. After every
lesson my comfort level and confidence would increase.
I had read a number of
self-help books about phobias and I’ve read a ton of articles, but I’ve
found most of the information to be generic or just plain useless.
Finding information specific to the driving fear condition was next to
impossible. There are a few websites out there that advertise such a
claim, but most seem like a get rich quick scheme created to prey on
the helpless. When I found the Driving Fear program I knew that the
cure was within reach. After reading a few testimonials and Rich’s
personal letter I felt an overwhelming sensation of hope. In all my
searching someone finally understood what I was going through. I was no
longer alone.
My entire family as well
as some peers in school noticed a huge change in me once I began the
program. My attitude changed from one of bitterness and depression to
one of happiness and optimism. A friend of mine asked me why I’m always
so happy. I just smiled, If only he knew what I’ve been through. I
think because of my fear of driving I am a much stronger person today,
and I can’t wait to see where life takes me next.
I would highly
recommend the Driving Fear program to anyone with a fear of driving. If
a person is truly motivated and wants to conquer their fear bad enough,
then with the help of the Driving Fear program they can do it. The
price you pay for the Driving Fear program is truly miniscule compared
to what you’re receiving, control of your life. If that’s not bang for
your buck I don’t know what is. Every passing minute is another chance
to turn it all around.
I have to admit, I was
skeptical at first. I had been suffering
with terrible driving anxiety for a year and a half
before I tried the Driving Fear Program. I did not think
anything would help, because I had tried so many other things
but it just got worse. When I decided to sit down
and read the Driving Fear Program, and I started using the techniques
that Rich teaches, I started to see some improvement right
away. If you simply work through each chapter one by one, you
are sure to conquer your fear faster than you could realize.
Jeffrey Holmes
Elk Grove, CA
I wanted to thank you
for the wonderful program that you created, after purchasing the
program, I finally started driving after almost ten years of
"hitching a ride." If it wasn't for your book I probably
would still be getting rides from my family members or confined to my
house. Thank you!!!
Jane Kim,
New Jersey
The other day I had the
choice to take the freeway back home or city streets and I chose the
freeway almost without thinking about it! It was bumper to bumper
traffic and guess what? I felt NOTHING and did it with no problem.
Pam Hilde
Antioch, California
"I just read this eBook
and all I can say is "WOW"." This program is extremely simple
to use and Rich has developed some effective strategies to relieve
anxiety and fear. If those are the areas that are holding you
back from a healthy lifestyle---then this book is for you."
Ted
Marlett, MSW
Spokane, WA
"The Driving
Fear program is a fantastic resource to support people who experience
fear and anxiety while driving. Anxiety affects so many people so I'm
always very happy to find a resource which I can confidently refer my
clients to. It provides a step by step, practical method which
anyone can use."
Before the program I
would make excuses why I couldn’t go places and it began to affect my
work, where I have to drive quite often. I would get sweaty hands, a
racing heart, hot flashes, overall nervousness, and panic to the point
where I’d have to pull over. Now I’m over the panic attacks! The
program has really helped me and I feel a lot calmer now, I don’t make
excuses and can drive almost anywhere. I would totally recommend the
program.
Cathy
Parrish
Lake Mills, WI
“The scope of this book
was much larger than I thought. The section starting towards the bottom
of page 65 really forced me to acknowledge things in my own life that I
must change if I wanted to overcome my fears. I want to thank you for
your program as it has helped it ways I'm sure I still can't measure.”
Rick
Stratton
Los Angeles, CA
“I think you are doing a
wonderful service by providing a wealth of expert knowledge to those
who are seeking an effective approach to ending their driving fear."
Ken Fields
Counseling Psychologist/Communication Specialist
As I read your
program, Rich, I couldn't stop nodding my head in agreement
with everything I was reading. The program is simple and clear
yet extremely effective. What a gift you give to others. As
you help folks relieve their fears and anxiety, you give them back
their lives. To those of you out there who may have a fear of
driving, I strongly recommend you get the Driving Fear program and take
back your life.
"I've recommended this
program to some of my friends (who are equally pleased), and we just
can't say enough good things about it. I'm sure you've been told this
before, but this is a wonderful thing you're doing for people like me
who have been at our wit's end for so long after trying everything."
Amanda
Wolfe
Houston, TX
“Yesterday I tackled a
big bridge near my home and to tell you the truth, there was very
little anxiety when doing so. It feels good knowing I have
the tools to stop or slow down and anxiety attack."
Theresea
Lane
Denver, CO
“I never stopped
driving, I just did it with sweaty palms, a racing heart, frustration,
and anxiety. After going through the program, driving is just
more comfortable. I can finally relax. Thanks for
putting a system like this together, it's really made a difference. I
wish I would have found it sooner.”
Nick
Palamoni
Henderson, NV
I’ve only been using the
program for 10 days, but wanted to share something with you.
I almost always avoid the highway, but recently got back on,
thinking it would be the ultimate nightmare, but it turns out it
wasn’t! The anxious thoughts I used to have just weren’t
there and I was able to concentrate just on driving. It was a
liberating step forward – thank you!
Nicola
Kownatzkyt, Denmark
After 4 days I’m finding
the program extremely helpful and in fact drove on a stretch of
interstate I’d avoided for over a year just yesterday!
Jane
Holmberg, Minnesota
“I’ve been trying to
overcome my fear of driving for years. I bought the Driving
Fear program out of desperation, but after reading it and doing the
exercises, now I have the tools to finally overcome the fear.”
Clarissa
Scroggins, Fort Worth, TX
Since I started your
program I have really begun to notice differences in my confidence
level. Learning to recognize the body symptoms and know they
are just anxiety are key to me so far. Little by little day
by day I am getting better and I have your program to thank for
that. Thanks again,
Laura
Scaletti, Ashburn, Virginia
I am so glad that I met
someone that has finally understood that driving anxiety is real and
quite debilitating. You have me set on a course where I am
resetting my whole view on life and refocusing all the psychological,
emotional and physical energy in a positive and empowering way. You are
a very generous soul, Rich and both my wife and I thank you so much for
believing in the human potential to heal and to grow.
Jean-Claude
Bergeron
California
After less than two
weeks on the program I have been able to drive to work straight through
without any pit stops to relax. My dreadful 1 hour drive is now 30 to
35 minutes tops. I will definitely recommend this program to anyone and
everyone that is battling their fear!!
Jay Rojas
New York
“I was so happy to read
through your program and see so many excellent techniques to overcome
anxiety and fear. I encourage anyone suffering from
a fear of driving to take advantage of what your program has to
offer. I am also very impressed with your personal
dedication to helping others."
Neil
Sideman
www.paniccure.com
After starting your
program, I did the most unbelievable and unattainable thing to me,
passed my road test and got my driver’s license! I can drive in the
rain, on busy roads, and now I can take my son to his class. Now
whenever I sit in my car and the wheels start rolling a feel a sense of
elation. Thanks Rich, this program definitely helped me.
Sharmila
Marella
Tennessee
Your program has started
to work wonders for me. Thank you so much!
Sue
DeAngelo
Salt Lake City, Utah
Your program has started
to work wonders for me. Thank you so much!
Sue
DeAngelo
Salt Lake City, Utah
I had avoided highways for
over 10 years...the program is a blessing, truly a miracle. I highly
recommend it.
Jeanine
Woodard
Austin, TX
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Eileen didn't drive for 42
years! Listen to her inspirational story.
"Dear Rich - having
completed your program I just wanted to let you know how this has
transformed my life. My fear of driving has meant that I have avoided
it for 42 years. Now having completed the program I look forward to my
lessons and my practice - that awful knot in my stomach has gone! I
will be sitting my test in the next couple of months and I cannot
believe I will soon be a fully qualified driver! I will let you know
when I pass my test. In the meantime, may I express my thanks to you
for this wonderful program - as my friends and family say 'if it can
help Eileen, it can help anyone'! Once again, my sincere thanks."
Elileen
McNulty
Ireland
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her story using the controls below:
