DRIVING ME NUTS: STRATEGIES FOR MANAGING RLS IN A CAR
I recently returned from a short mid-week break. It was most delightful – filled with penguins, lighthouses and wine. What’s not to like?
The driving restlessness is not likeable.
In order to go away for a delightful break, I have to get there. And that involves some sort of transportation – in this case, a car. Just thinking about having to travel in a vehicle induces an anxiety response – increased heart rate, shallow breathing, messy headspace and a nervous jiggle.
The dreaded passenger seat
If I’m driving I usually find the restlessness is negligible and manageable. But when I’m the passenger, things change.
The cramped space guarantees an increase in restless legs syndrome (RLS) symptoms – twitches, cramps and creepy-crawly skin sensations. It’s unpleasant at the best of times, but in a confined space the fidgeting escalates.
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