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I haven't had a driving lesson in two weeks due to circumstances beyond my control. I have one tomorrow - for two hours - and I am anxious. I have been feeling very anxious and weird today, had a sense of dread and unease and can only put it down to my fear tomorrow.
I am terrified of dual carriageways... I feel trapped there, if that makes any sense, because I cannot escape, stop or pull over if I wanted to and must keep driving at the same speed in a straight line... And I know doing anything else would be dangerous!
I know I need to go on them more to stop the fear, but I have such a fear of accidents when driving and not having a lesson for two weeks has made this fear worse!! Not good when I have test mid-October. For me it's always the same old thing... Fearing a place or situation from which escape would be difficult or embarrassing. Making a fool of myself, going insane, losing control etc.
I take sertraline 50mg, started two weeks ago, but don't feel like it's done much.
Any help or tips etc would be gratefully received.
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athol91131 e97070lle
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e97070lle athol91131
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I have found that facing fears and putting myself out of my comfort zone does make things better in the long run but it's hard and I worry so so much beforehand that I get myself into such a state
I am scared I will lose control, and being in control is important to me.
Did you take any meds to help with these feelings when you used to experience them?
Jane x
sarah86347 e97070lle
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I had my 2 hour lesson which went well generally and I did go on the dual carriageway and admittedly disliked it and felt like I may lose control and go out of my mind and crash.. but I didn't, I kept going and got through it - then had to go back on it again. The only way to get through it is to do it, and whilst I was anxious and felt scared, I am pleased I managed it and drove well, was told I was less hesitant.
It's very tiring, I am so exhausted mentally and physically but must keep pushing! Thanks for your comments.
athol91131 e97070lle
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mark2701 e97070lle
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How did you cope, did you jsut have to push yourself and get on with it? I dont live with my parents, I live with my boyfriend and dont want to use his car as it's quite big, and plus dont think he would want me driving it!
I am having quite a lot of lessons though.. it's just so tiring!
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