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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Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
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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Comments (102)
gravediggerjig 1
You baby!! Suck it up and grow a pair! Everyone drives you puss
NoKittyMyPotPie 3
Shut the **** up you heartless bastard!
SoultheWolf 19
There are many ways of traveling without actually invovling with you driving. You can even ask a friend to drive you there.
d3rpd3rp 1
Don't worry, OP. I have a severe fear of driving from an accident and it isn't the end of the world. Talk to your mom and ask for another therapist closer, maybe. If she signed you up in the first place, she seems willing to try and help work things out with you.
guitarist01 0
What is that phobia called?
Nightmare998 0
Wow that like really sucks! I'm actually sorry it's so ironic I have to be sorry
MochiDango 4
I used to be deathly afraid of driving, until I was really hungry and was told that my parents had no idea when they'd be home with my dinner. When it comes down to it, just facing your phobia head on should help, make the experience each time a happy one or one that has a happy outcome at the end of it (In my case it was a order of honey barbecue wings) and just keep practicing until it becomes easier for you. This is advice coming from someone who had a full blown screaming and sobbing fit before her road test...
yeongji 31
There is nothing wrong with being afraid towards driving. There are others out there who never learn how to drive because they are scared to do so, and there are even people out there who do drive, but are terrified of it. Don't force yourself to drive when you are scared to do so. Not only will you be protecting yourself from potential danger, but as well as others on the road.
brosbeforehos85 3
What a pussy
Taurus_ChicKa 37
I was terrified of driving too; I didn't learn until I was 23. My town is full of dumb kids who get brand new cars from their parents but think of them as toys, so they're dangerous on the road. Plus I've had a couple of friends in car accidents, one of them fatal, the other with me in the car with him. Perhaps your biggest fear is bad drivers? It's possible, and it's nothing to be ashamed of. I still get worried about idiot drivers on the road, but once you get on to it, you'll be okay. The most important thing is to keep your eyes and mind on the road, DO NOT use your cell phone (if it's an emergency, pull over), and expect the unexpected. Those three words were the first thing taught to me at my driving class that I took, and they've proved to be true. You can do it OP! However, to get to your appointment, could you take a bus or some other form of transportation until you feel comfortable enough to drive?
s0ulslack 20
So how was the drive? :p