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Nervous going through 30mph speed cameras

Nervous going through 30mph speed cameras.

So I had this problem since I passed my driving test. I been driving for over 10 years. When ever I go through a speed camera I get nervous. What I normally do is when I am about to approach the speed camera. I get down to 20mph. Sometimes under 20mph. Then I start saying in my head “Under 20 under 20 under 20 under 20” then I keep saying “20 20 20 20” I also keep checking the speedometer.

When I get home. I think to myself was I doing the right speed. This really affects my mental health sometimes.

Some of you may laugh. But this really bugs me sometime.

Has anyone else got this problem ???
What do you do when you approach a 30mph speed camera ???

I have never ever broken a law in my life lol. I have never ever got a speeding ticket. Touch wood.

Any tips or advice ????
Reply 1
It doesn't affect your mental health. You just sometimes feel a bit nervous about it. That is normal. People who have mental health issues need hospitalisation and / or counselling. Reality check please.

If you go at 30mph in a 30mph zone, you have nothing to worry about. You are overthinking the whole thing. Relax!
You've been driving for a decade and can't tell the difference between 20 & 30? That is what we're talking about right?
Reply 3
It’s sounds like some sort of compulsive condition. Try some counselling to see if it can help rationalise it

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