Fear when Driving

[samjane]

Hi I was wondering if someone could help me, I have a problem with driving I have looked and read all the post’s on this problem and it’s good to know that I am not alone in this. But in all the post’s I have read I can’t seem to find one that relates to my situation. So maybe I should explain.

I had my first ever panic attack when driving I was stuck in traffic on a very hot day and for some reason just lost the plot LOL, well after this I did drive for some time but my panic just got worse to the point 6 months later I become agoraphobic and did not leave the house for18 months so I lost my job and my car. Things slowly got better and we moved away (best thing we ever did) I got a very good job and life in general I fantastic I go out more (to a point) and all I seem to have is the symptom’s of panic never builds into a full blown attack.

My partner bought me a really nice car and when he is with me I am fine even if some one else is in the car I am ok and could drive all day long even on motorways, I can drive about 5 mins from the house when I am on my own and that’s about it on good days could drive further but never all the way to work but I now have to drive on my own to work and as my symptoms seem to be at there highest in the morning I am starting to feel a bit on edge. When I drive I sometimes get a feeling of derealisation and this starts me panicking.

Any help would be greatly appreciated. So for the long post

Thanks Sam X

[domino]

Hi, sam, check out nicola,s post from last week.under MR PANIC IS AFTER ME AGAIN-HE WON,T WIN. print like have and keep reading it, it will helpyou i,m sure.

[domino]

Sam, it,s on page 9, just to save you time.

[samjane]

Thanks hun will take a look, need a mirecal cure cos i will be driving on my own in the morning (ohmy god)

Sam x

[domino]

Sam you will do it , do,nt let this monster beat you.

[belle]

Hi there..
I hit the invisable brick wall at roughly 1 mile from my house...
Who knows whats beyond that mile..lol!!!
Like yourself i can drive all i like (only with my mother though). I've driven motorways with her, but as soon as i get in the car alone, i poop it.

Sarah

[honeybee3939]

Hi Sam

Your not on your own with the driving issues, im having confidence building driving lessons at the moment, i couldnt drive to the top of the street without panic while on my own, i feel like my confidence is growing now.

Heres Nics post that Rickards mentioned, Nic is the the queen of driving she as done so well with overcomeing the fear.

http://www.nomorepanic.co.uk/showthread.php?t=19496

Here is Nics CBT Therapy for Driving Diary too, im sure she wont mind me giving you the link.

http://www.nomorepanic.co.uk/showthread.php?t=7162


Hugs

Andrea
xxxxx

[samjane]

Thanks so much for all your help in this matter. I have been reading Nic’s posts and it is all very good advice.

I have been visually going through my drive to work in my mind making sure that it is all positive; I will post Monday evening to let you all know how I got on.

Please wish me luck and send out those positive thoughts at about 7.45am tomorrow morning LOL as that is the time I will be Sh**ing my self LOL

Sam X

[honeybee3939]

Hi Sam

Glad you found the links useful, keep thinking positive and you will be fine!

Sending good luck your way and positive vibes too!

Love

Andrea
xxxx

[nomorepanic]

Hi Sam

Glad my post helped.

I know how hard it is when you have driving issues but you can do this ok - keep calm and take it slowly.

Good luck!