mothermac
09-09-08, 17:29
Members who have read my previous post's will know that I suffer from dreadful anxiety and panic when my husband is driving.He is a business adviser and doesn't travel long distances, but now and again has to travel to his head office for courses and things which is about a 40 minute drive from our house.He has been off on annual leave these past 2 weeks but has to travel tomorrow and I am getting really anxious as I know I will worry myself sick.He has to be there for 8.30 am and this means driving in rush hour traffic and the A19 road is very busy at that time and I am really worried.I wish I could just get on with my day like other people do when their partners go to work as I know my fear is taking over my life(and his)and it's stupid.I know the fear may stem from the fact that my dad died when I was 11 and went out the door and never came back but I can't live my life this way when Gary is driving anywhere.I feel as though I will never get over this as the fear of something happening to him is so overpowering,I often think what would happen to me if something did happen,my daughter would be without a mother as well as I am convinced I would die too.
I am currently waiting for counselling but I have to get through tomorrow and the next day and the day after that before I see her and he can't stop driving as his job depends on it.He has got hands free and I ring him whilst he is driving but I know this is dangerous but I can't stop myself,as soon as I hear his voice I know he is ok still.
Please will someone tell me that I can overcome this as I can't live the rest of my life this way and neither can Gary as it drives him crazy knowing I am worrying this way.
I am currently waiting for counselling but I have to get through tomorrow and the next day and the day after that before I see her and he can't stop driving as his job depends on it.He has got hands free and I ring him whilst he is driving but I know this is dangerous but I can't stop myself,as soon as I hear his voice I know he is ok still.
Please will someone tell me that I can overcome this as I can't live the rest of my life this way and neither can Gary as it drives him crazy knowing I am worrying this way.