Today, I told my mom about the severe phobia I've developed towards driving. She was very supportive and even made me an appointment to see a psychologist. His office is two hours away. I have to drive to see my doctor about my fear of driving. FML
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Today, I went driving for the first time with my mom. When she wasn't screaming, she gave great advice like, "Stop at the red light" and "Don't crash into cars". I need to drive 50 hours with her. FML
Today, my mom changed her mind about driving me to a job interview because she wants to attend a meeting at a church she told me she'd never go back to, full of people she hates. I can't drive because she refuses to teach me how. There's no public transportation. FML
Today, I finally convinced my mum to take me to a psychologist. As soon as he sat me down and asked me how I was doing, my mum burst into tears and went on a rant about how her life is terrible and she regrets everything. I was asked to sit in the waiting room. She used up my whole hour. FML
Today, my mother said she trusted me enough to go with me for my first drive in my new car. As soon as we got in the car, she started hyperventilating and screaming we're going to crash. I didn't even start the engine. FML
Today, while driving on the streets for the first time, my mom decided that it would be an appropriate time to yell at me for every single mistake I’ve ever made in my life. This stressed me out so much I began driving against traffic. FML
Today, my mom sternly told me that she would no longer make doctor's appointments for me, since I need to do them myself. I've been staring at the phone for thirty minutes, crying from anxiety. I'm 27 and the most pathetic man alive. FML
Today, I finally sought help for my crippling fear of elevators. When I arrived at my new therapist's office, I found the door to the stairs locked. To get to my appointment on the third floor of the building, I have to take the elevator. FML
Today, I spent hours arguing with my mother, who claimed I shouldn't make a three-hour drive because I wouldn't be able to concentrate for that long. I argued that I was a perfectly capable driver, and left. In the last two minutes of the journey, I hit a van, and messed up the front of my car. FML
Today, on my way to see my therapist, my father told me to lie to her and tell her that I'm happy so he wouldn't have to drive me there anymore. FML
Today, as usual, my mom got shitfaced and started berating me for something. This time, it was for missing a therapy appointment. Not only am I unable to drive, it was her appointment. For her alcoholism. FML
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thatgirlinoregon 21
I bet that drives you crazy!
perdix 31
She's a financial wizard! For the price of one hour with the shrink, she's getting you four hours of desensitization training for free! Next, tell her of your profound phobia of having sex with several beautiful women at once.
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smile27again 0
Oh the irony. Ask Penny or Leonard to drive you! Okay very very very bad joke, and I don't mean to imply that you are like him, or that being like him is either good or bad. (but in my opinion, he does kick ass.) Ask a friend to drive you or public transportation! Not that pricey either (unless you take a cab. Is that even public transport? Yeah I guess. U apologize for my stupidity. )
flippinfail_fml 7
First world problems.
Ilovefutbol 8
Ask your mom. You're not the only one! I have that fear too.
bjf10 22
Invest in a bicycle?
graphicstyle7 17
I had a phobia about driving on freeways even after I had gotten over my fear of driving on regular roads... and I had to haul my ex-husband and our worldly possessions in a car for years, all over the country, and whenever I got nervous, he'd yell at me. To finally get over this fear, I would go out at 3am, when there are NO cars around and go to whatever roads and highways I knew really made me uncomfortable. I would go over what I'd do in any situation on tricky parts and I would see what lane I needed to be in, etc. It really helped.
Emilyinroom483 7
And I thought it was ironic to have to talk to a stranger to be treated for sociophobia. That sucks, I'm sorry. I hope you manage the trip okay and your doctor works out.
peachyFML 17
I have the same phobia, but my friends and family all told me to get over it. My best friend's exact words, "It's not like it'll kill you. Not again, anyways. Lightning doesn't strike the same place twice." They had to restart my heart after my car was hit by a log truck. And they all think I have nothing to be afraid of..,
MochiDango 4
That's horrible! They should be more sensitive to your situation!
peachyFML 17
It is pretty rough when they tell me that I'm worthless for not driving. Everyone says that I just don't want to drive so I can sleep/ do makeup/ work on my book while in the car.
blink_kid 32
Well, perhaps you will overcome your phobia before you've even seen the doctor? :D
Keiren 14
I used to be able to drive just fine, then I developed severe dizzy spells which lead to panic disorder. I'm lucky if I can get out of the house to take a bus, let alone drive anywhere. Good luck OP, I hope you learn to cope with it.
hateevryone 15
Why do you fear driving?