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i do sometimes especially on my bad days
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- OCD Conqueror
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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
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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?
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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.
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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!
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Thank you. Good luck for u too
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@AngelCarmo Thank you so much! That is awesome. Your story gives me hope.
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- 22w
Does anyone else ever feel like this? When you're having a good day without a lot of fear after having multiple days of fear, you start worrying that your good day will be ruined by fear again. It's like anticipatory fear. Anyone else get this? I hate it but I don't know how to make it stop
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Does anyone have hit and run ocd ? Or possibly causing an accident by crossing the middle line and a vechile going into a ditch ?
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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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