if it weren't for my family...

I think I would've shot myself a long time ago! I depend on them the most. I have 3 other sisters and they drive me everywhere. I just don't want to depend on them any longer...I'm 21 and I feel like a kid! I can't even take a walk by myself. well idk if that has to do with my neighborhood not being safe:/

Does anyone drive by themselves? I'd really like to get my license but I don't think i would be able to drive alone...

How do you cope driving to doctors appointments/ work/ school??

Mmm well dont quite understand what does driving alone has to do with social phobia, what exactly are you scared of?

0dd1 said:

I think I would've shot myself a long time ago! I depend on them the most. I have 3 other sisters and they drive me everywhere. I just don't want to depend on them any longer...I'm 21 and I feel like a kid! I can't even take a walk by myself. well idk if that has to do with my neighborhood not being safe:/

Does anyone drive by themselves? I'd really like to get my license but I don't think i would be able to drive alone...

How do you cope driving to doctors appointments/ work/ school??

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I can relate. except I drive but I used to never go anywhere alone (due to S.A. not agrophobia) but I was slowly forced to do more stuff alone like go to the doctor, store, etc... since I had no one home to go with. and its been getting easier and easier to do stuff alone now

shybutsexy said:

Mmm well dont quite understand what does driving alone has to do with social phobia, what exactly are you scared of?

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this is the agrophobia section of the site.

Hello 0dd1. Sounds like you have a very common anxiety which is known as "driving anxiety". Your best bet is to see a psychiatrist and get a psychiatric evaluation from there he/she will be able to get you on a medicine that is best suited for your situation. From there he will probably recommend you to a psychologist to work with. Its all about sticking with it and taking steps.

hm, it depends how severe it is. I had driving anxiety too, and wrote down all my fears and worries and did CBT and EFT/TAT on them (and some prayer lol), it was helpful..

I don't think you need meds for this, CBT would probably be more helpful.. it depends on the individual and how severe it is, maybe..

Only got my driving license when I was much older than you, Odd1, our neighbour got it in her 50s!! So, no frets..
I still prefer driving with family members (to point out things like traffic signs or where to turn etc.) alternatively, getting a cheapo car (and not fretting if you scratch it) may be a good approach too..

Car-sharing or using public transport is more environmentally friendly anyway!!
(It's just good to have a driving licence 'just in case'!!)

I am currently living with my parents in a rural area and depend on them alot to take me anywhere I need to go as well, but they can't always cater to me, so every so often, I muster up the courage to walk/bike into town, which is a bit of a trip and weather-dependent, so I understand how stuck you feel.

The embarrassing part of this is that I do have a vehicle, but it sits because I don't have a license or a permit at this point and haven't tried to get one since my last very bad driving exam experience almost five years ago. Relationship/college/money issues also got in the way, so my car's just been shoved to the backburner for all this time. I also have horrific eyesight without (heavy) glasses and have always been very anxious about driving, so I don't know what I will do in my situation yet.

I always figured I would move to a more populated city and use public transportation, but when I would practice driving with my mom, I did love the spontaneity and freedom of it all. If you do decide to give it a go, I wish you all the best!