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⌈ Secret Post #3819 ⌋

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Re: confessions

[ketita]

I need to get my driver's license this summer. I desperately need a car in order to function.
I've done driving lessons, I was fine at them, but then I had to take a break (which ended up being 2 years...)... and now I'm terrified of driving again. It took me ages to overcome my fear the first time, and I'm frustrated that I'm back to being scared of it.

Also the streets are full of idiots who manage to drive no problem, so why is this such an issue for me??

Re: confessions

[(Anonymous)]

Idiots never worry. That is why it is easy for them. They are too stupid to even know they are stupid. You've got just enough knowledge to know you are a danger, and that makes you worry more.

Re: confessions

[ketita]

You're right, of course, and it does comfort me that I've taken a whole lot of driving lessons and done fine in them. I know intellectually this is something I can do.
It's just the emotional hurdle I have to overcome.

Re: confessions

[sadiesockmonkey]

<3 <3 <3

I have many of the same issues, and I wish you the best.

Re: confessions

[ketita]

Thanks! I know I'll have to get over it, because damn living without a car is driving me insane, and it's reaching the point where I'm just not functioning how I should, and getting depressed because I have no access to my friends and support system.
But ugh. The anxiety.

Re: confessions

[type_wild]

I don't know at all about what it's like where you live, but is it possible to practice driving WAY early or late, when there might be less traffic? I learned to navigate the city where I lived because the streets were empty Sunday mornings.

Re: confessions

[ketita]

That is a good idea, actually :)
I also know a few areas that are pretty quiet, even in the middle of the day, so for practicing at least I should be able to do some in relative peace.
I'm going to need to practice highway driving too, though :X and highway drivers here are a bit nuts.

Re: confessions

[type_wild]

Good luck :) I grew up in a rural area and was fine with highway driving, but panicked about city traffic and avoided it even after I got my lisence. In my case, it really did help to get up at 6:30 to drive around and practice the roundabouts and the routes I knew I'd be taking a lot.

Re: confessions

[(Anonymous)]

I just signed up for adult driver's lessons, and I am scared shitless of driving, so I feel you. Just the idea of it gives me so much anxiety, I don't know how I will ever be able to do it, and I feel like a failure :c

Re: confessions

[ketita]

I totally know where you're coming from.

If I may comfort you a little - I found driving lessons actually quite calming. Make sure you have an instructor that's kind and accepts your anxiety. My driving instructor was super calm, very gentle, and let me take my time getting used to everything. It was really great. I kind of regret that I can't work with him now, because I feel like I'd be a lot more confident.

But don't feel like a failure! Even in this thread there are a bunch of responders. It's a natural thing, I think.