How to Post and Some Rules

[Rich-Admin]

Hi Everybody,
If you've made it this far, you've probably seen that posting is very easy.
All you have to do is register, confirm in your email, and you'll be all set to post whatever topic you like.
There's even a nifty FAQ (http://fearofdrivingforum.com/faq.php) you can reference if you have questions or want to use some of these fancy options I don't even know how to use.

There's not really a lot of rules, since as a general rule I don't like them, but I want this to be a positive place and experience for people. So let's:

NOT ridicule people for their fear or path to overcoming it
NOT be unnecessarily negative about treatment approaches. If you didn't find something helpful, ok, nothing works for everyone, but we're not going to get into name calling.
NOT keep adding new topics to existing threads, it gets unmanageable and unreadable, so start your own if you have a new topic.

If I see posts in violation of the above, or think you're not creating and fostering a positive environment, I'll delete the post and if you keep it up, I'll remove your access to the whole board.

Wow. I can be stern.

Go have fun. Help and be helped.

Rich

[margaretb]

Hi P just want to introduce myself - how do i do it???

[Rich-Admin]

Check out the forum labeled Introductions.

[tom]

hi everybody my name is tom

[bunny]

I am new at this. I wanted to see if I am doing it correctly.

[Boblight]

On Oct 12, 1997 I had my first panic attack while driving. I have tried everything to regain a calm, confident attitude towards driving. I have tried meds, therapy, hypnosis, books, tapes, relaxation etc. Nothing really works. I have been reduced to a local driver who walks more often than drives. This has some good points, such as more exercise, less $ on gass, less pollution etc. But I still would like to drive whereever I want or need to go.. It starts with anticipatory anxiety ( butterflies in the pit of my stomack), by just thinking if I have to drive out of my comfort zone ( 3-5 miles). Since America has little mass transportation I would like to gain my freedom back asap, since I plan on retiring in the next year. How is this program different??

[Belinda]

Hi Everyone, my name is Belinda and I am thirty-four years old.
I am new to the driving fear program and have just purchaesd the e-book tonight.
I'm looking forward to a fresh start and getting the old Belinda back.

[4myboys]

Hi, I am a mother of 3 young boys. Currently I am attending school full-time and working full-time. I am 25 will be 26 in a week, I didn't get my license until I was 24 because of my fear and since then I haven't driven. I didn't want to get it when I did but I needed to for a job and still found ways around not having to drive. I am so scared of driving and the only person I have that helps to understand what I am going through is my fiance. I know soon I will have to start driving and I am scared, nervous, and anxious about it. My fear isn't the driving itself but getting into an accident and killing someone especially my kids. I'm not sure how to handle this fear but if anyone has any ideas I am open to any thing. Thanks.

[pamela palmer]

Hi everyone. I have had sever anxiety for about 8 years now. Just in reading the five days of posts that rich put in my e-mail I am now ready (I think) to face my demons. The most comforting thing was when I found out I not alone. I cannot venture more than about 5 miles from home now. Always feeling as if something is going to happen. Have not seen my 76 yearold father in 4 years because he live 3 hrs away and I just can't. I am not good at being a passenger either. The saddest part (besides not living life) is now my 16 year old daughter is scared to learn to drive. I am crying right now...My husband has been out of work for awhile but as soon as I can I cannot wait to get started. Tis will help until then..Thank you....Sincerely, Pam

[danyelhector]

wow kind of interesting post,i just loved it a lot while reading it.Thank you

[hankb43]

is he real?

[hankb43]

Where are you?

[Imabigbabywhenonthe road]

Hey y'all :)! I'm 18 and I have driving anxiety,if that much isn't already obvious haha. I was so frightened backing out of my driveway that I ended up with the butt of my van in traffic and the other half on the sidewalk before I eventually burst into tears. In the very beginning, I used to forget where the gas and brake pedals were and the road signs and rules that everyone should know would all fade from my mind once I was behind the wheel,I was so nervous. I too,like most folks on here,have a fear that I'll crash and kill someone. I don't trust my driving skills at all so I'm working on it. I've gotten a little better since then,now that I drive everyday,under my dad's supervision,to my local,community college so I'll get the hang of it. At first,he and my family weren't entirely understanding of my anxiety but they've come around a lot. I don't have breakdowns anymore but I've still a got a ways to go! I'm so glad to have a found a community where I'm not the only nut in the bunch ;). I'm here to get over my fears and hopefully be a more conscious,less-uptight drive =)!

[Eileen7]

Hi Everyone ,
I'm Eileen7 . I finally got my driver's license last week after trying unsuccessfully for many years . I knew it when I had a fear of driving . I had a bad accident back in 1997 . I didnt recovered from it at the time . I had so many temps but I let them expired and went back to for my actual driver's license until now . I stuck w\ the same driving instructor that I had through a driving school thi year and it worked out !!! I made it through the roughest part of my driving test and the driving lessons that I had w\my former drivin g instructor worked !! Now I have a real driver's license and I ovecame my fesr of driving through the right instruction and and some help !!!