A Vero
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- 3y
alwaysobsessingalwaysobsessing
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- 3y
i do sometimes especially on my bad days
Bri007Bri007
- User type
- OCD Conqueror
- Date posted
- 3y
I don't personally but my grandmother did she never learned to drive she was terrified. It affected her ability to live a full life after my grandfather passed. I'm sure given how much we have to be in a car that must be very difficult but as corny as it sounds .....drive the uncertainty. You can do it
Lms526Lms526
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- 3y
I am 45 years old and have never had a driver's license. Most of the time, I am okay as a passenger. But as soon as I touch that driver's side door my anxiety goes crazy. My therapist says its not related to my OCD, but I don't agree because I get a million what ifs and I know what if is OCD. I've pretty much given up hope that I will ever be able to drive. Even though I want to so bad. What if I injure or kill a friend or family member? What if I injure or kill a stranger? What if I have a panic attack behind the wheel?
A Vero A Vero
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- 3y
I wish luck for you and that one day, you can conquer driving. You’re capable of becoming stronger. One step at a time- I believe in you. I’m sure many people feels the same and many people wish success for u.
honeybee17honeybee17
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- 3y
i have hit and run ocd. i am absolutely terrified that i will hit someone walking. my fear is so powerful that i will create and imaginary person in my mind when there was absolutely no one. it has made driving very limiting for me and has been a huge obstacle. but, i don’t let it stop me from driving because for me, i have to drive. OCD is cruel with the “what if’s” but don’t let those stop you. best of luck to you ❤️ you got this!
A Vero A Vero
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- 3y
Thank you. Good luck for u too
Lms526Lms526
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- 3y
@AngelCarmo Thank you so much! That is awesome. Your story gives me hope.
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Chibee
- Date posted
- 20w
taking me really long to learn to drive…
So i’m finally taking lessons after years of avoiding it!! However, it’s taking me a LONG time to get comfortable and learn. Each lesson is expensive and my family is graciously helping me out, but I feel regret every lesson when I know more money is gone and I’m not improving at a rate I like. My OCD/anxiety is def part of the problem. I have a hard time making decisions confidently and quickly and I hesitate out of fear of being reckless and hurting someone. But so much of driving requires confidence and quick-thinking. I fear I may never make it to a point of getting a license. I’ve been getting lessons for weeks now, and I STILL turn too wide and end up in the other lane. How can I drive in huge traffic with this!? I’m going to hit a car just by turning at an intersection!!! Any tips, guys? 🥲 It’s not my teacher’s fault by any means, he’s been patient but also encouraging. He does push me when need be. But I’m still BAD at what I do lol. Regardless of the practice.
Stacey353
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- 16w
Does anyone else have driving OCD?
It’s like I drive a little ways on the main road and then something in my head says danger turn around and I do! I don’t k ow what’s dangerous though. I feel like I’ll never get past this and I’m so frustrated
Stacey353
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- 16w
ERP makes my driving anxiety worse
Everytime I do exposure therapy and even if it ends up good I get more nervous for the next time. How do I get past this I really need some help please. Now I am scared to even move the car after I drove on the main road 2 days ago.
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