A Vero
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chronicallyanxious!chronicallya...
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i do sometimes especially on my bad days
Bri007Bri007
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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
Lms526Lms526
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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?
A Vero A Vero
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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.
honeybee17honeybee17
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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!
A Vero A Vero
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Thank you. Good luck for u too
Lms526Lms526
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@AngelCarmo Thank you so much! That is awesome. Your story gives me hope.
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Stacey353
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- 22w
Does anyone else have driving OCD?
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