Health: Today, I told my mom about the severe phobia I've developed towards...

By anonymous - 19/07/2012 01:29 - United States

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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By fedupson - 09/04/2015 14:03 - United States - Milpitas

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

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By brokewithnocar - 21/01/2017 20:00

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

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By :-( - 17/07/2013 05:22 - Australia - Rozelle

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

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By Anonymous - 10/10/2009 17:53 - United Kingdom

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

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By haramara - 25/05/2021 17:01

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

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By Elevated fear - 24/12/2017 19:00

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

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By neverdrivingagain - 04/07/2009 02:20 - United Kingdom

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 2 minutes of the journey, I hit a van and messed up the front of my car. FML

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By the only sober one - 15/05/2013 06:21 - United States - San Diego

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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By Anonymous - 31/03/2012 07:03 - United States - Puyallup

Today, on my way to my therapist, my father told me to lie to her and tell her that I'm happy so he doesn't have to drive me in anymore. FML

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By ughh - 22/11/2011 13:22 - United States

Today, my mom read my diary. Then she frantically booked me an appointment with a psychiatrist. FML

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thatgirlinoregon 21

Thursday 19 July 2012 9:18

I bet that drives you crazy!

perdix 29

Thursday 19 July 2012 9:29

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

Thursday 19 July 2012 15:00

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

Thursday 19 July 2012 16:28

First world problems.

Ilovefutbol 8

Thursday 19 July 2012 16:38

Ask your mom. You're not the only one! I have that fear too.

bjf10 22

Thursday 19 July 2012 16:53

Invest in a bicycle?

graphicstyle7 17

Thursday 19 July 2012 17:01

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

Thursday 19 July 2012 18:36

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

Thursday 19 July 2012 20:08

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

Friday 20 July 2012 18:48

That's horrible! They should be more sensitive to your situation!

peachyFML 17

Friday 20 July 2012 21:45

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

Thursday 19 July 2012 20:14

Well, perhaps you will overcome your phobia before you've even seen the doctor? :D

Keiren 14

Thursday 19 July 2012 22:31

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.