Does any one have any fears?

zizzer · Post by **zizzer** » Sun Jan 11, 2009 5:48 pm

I have fear of going to town now. Because my grandma passed away last August. We used to go to town everyday. Now that she's gone. Why do I need to go to town now? I know I have to get through this. I need to start getting out alot more. I need to pick myself up and go. I need to get control of my life and stop letting anxiety take control. I want a happy life.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Sun Jan 11, 2009 6:08 pm

Sounds like you have a fear of driving...I am sorry your Grandmother passed away..I have lost so many loved ones; I have lost count...It is so hard...I have a fear of loss, but, I work on it daily...As for the driving; you may be associating your driving with your grandmother, since she always went with you. Maybe, you could try positive self-talk...I used to be in tears just driving 5 miles to our nearest town, and I prayed all the way. I don't even think about it anymore. I just do it...Float right through those fears...After all, isn't fear just (false evidence appearing real)??? I always used one a lot, and it helped me....

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Sun Jan 11, 2009 6:22 pm

Wow, I'm so sorry for your loss. I know exactly how you feel though. I used to drive all the time. Down to the store, to the post office, over to my friends house, but now I can't drive anywhere without my mom or my older sister in the car with me. That all started when my aunt died of lung cancer a few years ago. Now whenever I get behind the wheel, my stomach starts knotting up and I feel disoriented. I haven't driven anywhere for the last three years.