Posted by mercedes on July 7, 2003, at 0:15:23
In reply to Re: I'm back, drove by myself, 1st time in 6 yrs! » mercedes, posted by CherC68 on July 6, 2003, at 8:11:58
Thank you for your confidence in me. I have always been afraid of being somewhere where I might not have control of my panic disorder, fear of having an anxiety attack, etc. I was afraid of being afraid. People and family couln't understand why I was afraid to drive long distances. Just a couple of weeks ago I was afraid to drive even 15 miles. I carry a cell phone just for that reason. It's a security blanket so to speak. This trip was a huge triumph for me. When I said I didn't want this illness/fear to control me anymore, is something my therapist tried to tell me about 5 years ago. I couln't do it then.....with the help of the meds and time, I did it.
Thanks again....mercedes
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