I was in a car accident 22 years ago and have not been able to drive since, I also have a hard time even being a passenger still.
Last year I was finally diagnosed with PTSD.
My issue is that nobody I know seems to understand why I have such a hard time with this. They just tell me to get behind the wheel and drive, I have to do it to conquer my fear. I wish it were that simple....I have tried that approach and end up having a panic attack and meltdown.
My kids are to the age now where they want to be involved in extracurricular activities outside of school and sometimes they can't because I have no way to get them there. I feel horrible.
My sons therapist keeps telling me every time I see her that because of my inability to drive it is really affecting my son. I know that, and it's devastating to me. I feel like everyone is pushing me.
I don't know what to do?
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Dx: Major Depressive Disorder. Generalized Anxiety Disorder. PTSD. Chronic Insomnia.
Rx: Wellbutrin XL - 300mg - 1xa.m., Klonopin - .05mg - 2xdaily, Trazodone - 50mg - bedtime.
*The thing that is seldom is wonderful.* ~ Irish Proverb

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