Hello, at last I have found help again

[Dave-G]

Hi everyone, my name is Dave, I am 54 and live in Southampton and have been a sufferer of anxiety and stress since I was 18. I have been lost for support for 25 years, when I used to be a member of a local meeting group called TRANSX. It sure is good to know I have finally found some friends again. :)

I am currently taking 6 - 5mg Diazepam and 4 - 192mg Heminevrin daily, at least, that is what I try to keep to!

My main problem in life is Driving. I go into a panic at the thought of driving on the motorway, in case it is blocked and get very edgy at every Red Traffic Light or any slow traffic. I just want to get out and away and get to work/home as soon as possible.

I really have missed the friendship of a group like this and now look forward to the future.

Kind regards, Dave. :)

[trac67]

Hi,

Welcome to the forum, you will get a lot of good advice here and make some new friends.

Take care

Trac xx

'Live your life with arms wide open, today is where your book begins, the rest is still unwritten'

[yorkylover]

Hi Dave Im in Fareham.You will make loads of friends here,and get some great advise.;)take care.

Ellen XX

[honeybee3939]

Hi Dave !!

A BIG warm welcome to you. lovely to see you here, i too have been challenging the red traffic lights and motorways so you are not alone in your fears. You will find alot of great posts on the forum about driving.


Love

Andrea
xxxx

[kittikat]

Hi Dave,
I am new here too. Also take diazepam and have that problem at red lights! I hope you find the help & support you need here. I certainly have and only registered this week. It's a great place to be even to know others are feeling exactly as you do and you realise you are not actually mad at all!!
All the best,
Kittikat x

[mad_shell66]

hiya

welcome to no more panic.

this is a fantastic site and you will fine it very useful

shellxxx:D

[domino]

Hi dave i can so relate to your situtation, i to have exactly the same feelings as yourself, and this website has helped me soooo much, welcome ,it ,s nice to see you here. lorraine:D:D

[Dave-G]

Thankyou all for your welcomes, It's amazing how much I have learnt just browsing this site for a few hours.
Thanks again. Dave

[bubba]

Hi Dave
I have the same problem so i know how hard it is.

Keep your chin up

Im always here if you want to talk
From Bubba

[manmoor]

Hi Dave,

A big warm welcome to you.

Take Care

Mandyxx

[nomorepanic]

Hi Dave

Welcome aboard.

I am famous for my driving problems lol

Here is my Story ...

Nicola's Personal Story (http://www.nomorepanic.co.uk/NMPcms.php?nmppage=mystory)

My CBT post is here..
CBT therapy for driving problems - my diary (http://www.nomorepanic.co.uk/showthread.php?t=7162)

How to cope is here....

How to cope with Panic Attacks, Anxiety, Phobias and OCD (http://www.nomorepanic.co.uk/NMPcms.php?nmppage=coping)

Other driving posts are here ...

driving
Hi new member mom w/ panic and dp/dr (http://www.nomorepanic.co.uk/showthread.php?t=1239)
Driving (http://www.nomorepanic.co.uk/showthread.php?t=6038)
driving phobia (http://www.nomorepanic.co.uk/showthread.php?t=5105)
Hi, I am new and need re-assurance (http://www.nomorepanic.co.uk/showthread.php?t=6527)
Panic - When driving (http://www.nomorepanic.co.uk/showthread.php?t=6631)
Panic attacks while driving (http://www.nomorepanic.co.uk/showthread.php?t=7291)
CBT therapy for driving problems - my diary (http://www.nomorepanic.co.uk/showthread.php?t=7162)

I have continued to drive throughout my 12 years of suffering and panic.

I have never passed out and I am perfectly safe to drive - it just doesn't feel like it at times

Hope all that lot helps!


People will forget what you said
People will forget what you did
But people will never forget how you made them feel

Nicola