Stress Center Peer Support

I was abused as a child and have been dealing with my anxiety disorder my whole life. When I was younger I was afraid of everything the dark,thunderstorms,hieghts,men, conflict,driving. Well, I have conquered most of them and I and getting better with the hieghts but at the age of 43 i still don't have my driver's license. I know how to drive and have driven but I am scared to death to drive. I live 12-15mi from work and most of it is highway with hills and cruves. Also, I work 12 hr shifts so, it is dark when I go in and dark when i go home. My husband has been taking me to work but come Jan. they are switching his work schedule oppisite of mine. Plus, my husband had kidney disease and the doctor is talking he may have to start dialysis in March. I have got to get over these fears. I understand that I am doing it to myself. With some of my other fears I have been able to talk myself down but not with driving.

You have a lot to be grateful for too, just thought I'd point that out: you have a husband and a job. Despite the cards you were given, you have gained and achieved so many good things.

Take comfort in the blessings you have... that is how to move forward to concur your fears.

In these types of situations, I have found all the courage and comfort from the people, memories, and experiences I cherish. with these things in mind and heart, I believe you can go on to accomplish anything.

ARe you doing the program? I was not able to drive when I started it. I had been unable to drive for a year. It got me driving again and now I drive in major cities with 5 lanes without fear. Get the program if you don't have it. Lesson 8 was the one that helped me the most.