Posted by mercedes on June 21, 2003, at 4:16:05
In reply to Re: Susy needs help! » Susy, posted by mercedes on June 21, 2003, at 3:51:32
Hi everyone, I'd like to tell you all that I have have had, not only PTSD, Panic Disorder, Anxioty attacks, agraphobia, for the past six years. This has prevented me from driving freeways. I used to live in L.A. county. When my driving got real scary, my carpoolers used to drive my car when it was my week to drive. My family lived in central CA, and I was forced to take the bus or train yet I had two cars in the driveway.
Tomorrow, I'm driving from Fresno to Pomona CA (about a 5 hour drive) for the first time in 6 years. I just told myself that I am not going to let this illness control me any longer. Also, the medications I'm taking now have me at a comfort level (effexor and xanex). So, pray for me, that I make it. My son and daugter-n-law are having their baby girl 06/23. I'm going to help my daughter n law after her cesarian. But none the less, my challenge is, making the drive. I'm tired of being in this prison and tired of my fear of driving. I'm going to do it!
Pray for me, and I'll be back on this message board in about a week or so, God willing. I'll miss you all. I think being a part of this support system has helped me make the decision to drive again. Knowing others feel or have felt like me, makes me feel I'm not alone.
Sincerely,
Scared but determined.....mercedes
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