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Posted by: chefgreg48
Posted on: 2002-10-10 09:31:01
Hello, I know and hear many people have many different fears, I know I am not normal in the sense that I honestly in nearly 50 years have not known fear. What would prevent a person from having any known fears???
Posted by: chefgreg48
Posted on: 2002-10-10 09:31:01
Hello, I know and hear many people have many different fears, I know I am not normal in the sense that I honestly in nearly 50 years have not known fear. What would prevent a person from having any known fears???
Posted by: dianex75
Posted on: 2002-10-10 10:20:13
Don't question, just enjoy! I'm wondering if it's your faith that keeps you fearless.
It is Faith
Posted by: destjnn
Posted on: 2002-10-10 15:22:44
It is your faith that keeps you fearless
fear is only False,Evidence,appearing,real
there's really nothing to fear if your
faith is where it should be.
Posted by: destjnn
Posted on: 2002-10-10 15:22:44
It is your faith that keeps you fearless
fear is only False,Evidence,appearing,real
there's really nothing to fear if your
faith is where it should be.
I Agree-its faith
Posted by: tmwatson
Posted on: 2002-10-12 23:56:38
But it is sometimes "easier said than done"! I hope increasing my faith and Dr. Phil's advice will help me thru my great fear of being in a car accident (usually when I'm a passenger). It is interfering with my life and I can relate to the guests' feelings. I agree with Dr. Phil that it could be the "inability to control" factor.
Posted by: tmwatson
Posted on: 2002-10-12 23:56:38
But it is sometimes "easier said than done"! I hope increasing my faith and Dr. Phil's advice will help me thru my great fear of being in a car accident (usually when I'm a passenger). It is interfering with my life and I can relate to the guests' feelings. I agree with Dr. Phil that it could be the "inability to control" factor.
I have out of control fear
Posted by: we2post
Posted on: 2004-07-26 21:45:16
I always drove . took kids everywhere husband back and forth to work . now I can hardly drive I am 62 and we are retired my husband wants me to drive and i panic. I don't want pills to help me what kind of dr should i see.
Posted by: we2post
Posted on: 2004-07-26 21:45:16
I always drove . took kids everywhere husband back and forth to work . now I can hardly drive I am 62 and we are retired my husband wants me to drive and i panic. I don't want pills to help me what kind of dr should i see.
Faith should help us
Posted by: ktowngirl
Posted on: 2002-10-10 15:47:33
After watching Phil today I will turn to God and ask him to deliver me of my fear of driving in a car. I'm like the guest he had on today who has a fear of getting into an accident. I need to remember the scripture in the Bible....We can do ALL things through Christ Jesus who strengthens us!
ktowngirl
Posted by: ktowngirl
Posted on: 2002-10-10 15:47:33
After watching Phil today I will turn to God and ask him to deliver me of my fear of driving in a car. I'm like the guest he had on today who has a fear of getting into an accident. I need to remember the scripture in the Bible....We can do ALL things through Christ Jesus who strengthens us!
ktowngirl
facing my fears
Posted by: rmb678
Posted on: 2002-10-10 16:03:21
I just started to learn to drive after 20 years. I tried to drive when I was younger.
I was 16 years old. I went in the ditch. My mother told me I guess driving is not your
thing. You can always take the bus. Dr. Phil
has encouraged me to look into my other fears as well: the fear of being in a relationship,the fear of being married.
Posted by: rmb678
Posted on: 2002-10-10 16:03:21
I just started to learn to drive after 20 years. I tried to drive when I was younger.
I was 16 years old. I went in the ditch. My mother told me I guess driving is not your
thing. You can always take the bus. Dr. Phil
has encouraged me to look into my other fears as well: the fear of being in a relationship,the fear of being married.
Fear of driving.
Posted by: mom335
Posted on: 2002-10-10 19:57:00
I'm 32 years old,and I don't drive.I panick,my legs go numb and I get the worst headache!I have to do it,my youngest starts kindergarten next year,my oldest is going into middle school and I know he'll want to do after school activities.My husband has enough to do.But I don't know how to get over this!
Posted by: mom335
Posted on: 2002-10-10 19:57:00
I'm 32 years old,and I don't drive.I panick,my legs go numb and I get the worst headache!I have to do it,my youngest starts kindergarten next year,my oldest is going into middle school and I know he'll want to do after school activities.My husband has enough to do.But I don't know how to get over this!
fear of driving
Posted by: madsammc
Posted on: 2002-10-10 20:58:34
This is a reply to mom335. I too suffer from fear of driving. I dont even like to be a passenger. I realize this is probably irrational but I cant stop seeing potential crashes every where. Did you get any useful info from the show? I am the mother of three and this phobia is crippling to all of us.
Posted by: madsammc
Posted on: 2002-10-10 20:58:34
This is a reply to mom335. I too suffer from fear of driving. I dont even like to be a passenger. I realize this is probably irrational but I cant stop seeing potential crashes every where. Did you get any useful info from the show? I am the mother of three and this phobia is crippling to all of us.
Fear of Driving
Posted by: les03253
Posted on: 2002-10-11 14:00:46
I am a 35-year-old female who developed a fear of driving on the highway several years ago. My first panic attack came completely out of the blue while driving over a bridge on an interstate one day. I had never had a problem prior to that day. It got progressively worse to the point that I couldn't even drive on side streets and roads without difficulty. Once I realized that I could not avoid driving on the highway forever, I went to see my primary care physician who prescribed Paxil. Her recommendation was exposure therapy in addition to the Paxil. Because the drug worked so well, I have not sought out additional treatment which I know I need to do. I am on a low dose - 10 mg. once a day. Has profoundly changed my life. I have multiple phobias, and the Paxil seems to help slighty with the others. I have a fear of heights, and the Paxil has not done much for that, but just being able to drive on the highway again is a huge step in the right direction. I still have problems on bridges, but unfortunately where I live it isn't much of an issue.
I have tried Dr. Phil's technique of trying to talk myself out of feeling this panic, but it doesn't work. I know I'm lying to myself and no matter what I tell myself, the anxiety, panic and fear are still there. But at least my driving on the highway is under control. Now I need to address my other phobias . . . My advice is to seek medical attention. There is assistance available.
Posted by: les03253
Posted on: 2002-10-11 14:00:46
I am a 35-year-old female who developed a fear of driving on the highway several years ago. My first panic attack came completely out of the blue while driving over a bridge on an interstate one day. I had never had a problem prior to that day. It got progressively worse to the point that I couldn't even drive on side streets and roads without difficulty. Once I realized that I could not avoid driving on the highway forever, I went to see my primary care physician who prescribed Paxil. Her recommendation was exposure therapy in addition to the Paxil. Because the drug worked so well, I have not sought out additional treatment which I know I need to do. I am on a low dose - 10 mg. once a day. Has profoundly changed my life. I have multiple phobias, and the Paxil seems to help slighty with the others. I have a fear of heights, and the Paxil has not done much for that, but just being able to drive on the highway again is a huge step in the right direction. I still have problems on bridges, but unfortunately where I live it isn't much of an issue.
I have tried Dr. Phil's technique of trying to talk myself out of feeling this panic, but it doesn't work. I know I'm lying to myself and no matter what I tell myself, the anxiety, panic and fear are still there. But at least my driving on the highway is under control. Now I need to address my other phobias . . . My advice is to seek medical attention. There is assistance available.
fearofdriving
Posted by: crussell1
Posted on: 2002-10-11 19:48:43
I am 36 years old and developed a fear of driving (only on highways and unfamiliar territory) 5 years ago. Had a major panic attack while driving to the corner store. Not sure why?? Might have been the reckless driving of my ex that sent me into a tizzy. Was on Paxil and it certainly helped me as a passenger but never got the courage up to be the driver. Found Paxil to make me very tired. Think I should probably get some behavoural help to deal with this. Feel horrible that I can't take the 40 minute highway trip to visit my mother. Seems I let every little thing weird me out. Hope that I can face these anxities one day and get on with life. I guess just admitting it is the first step. Should have done this years ago.
Posted by: crussell1
Posted on: 2002-10-11 19:48:43
I am 36 years old and developed a fear of driving (only on highways and unfamiliar territory) 5 years ago. Had a major panic attack while driving to the corner store. Not sure why?? Might have been the reckless driving of my ex that sent me into a tizzy. Was on Paxil and it certainly helped me as a passenger but never got the courage up to be the driver. Found Paxil to make me very tired. Think I should probably get some behavoural help to deal with this. Feel horrible that I can't take the 40 minute highway trip to visit my mother. Seems I let every little thing weird me out. Hope that I can face these anxities one day and get on with life. I guess just admitting it is the first step. Should have done this years ago.
Fear of Driving
Posted by: mollylynne
Posted on: 2003-05-20 21:43:35
I have had the same experience. About 6 years ago out of the blue I had my first panic attack. From then until now things have not been the same. It took me a year to seek treatment and counseling. I got better, but still not the same. I drive, but still not on the highway. I don't receive treatment or counseling anymore. I feel the same way you do. It is very frustrating why can't I feel safe if that is the word while driving on the highway or in unfamiliar areas. We are not handicapped or are we? I have a 18 mos old daughter and I want to be able to go places with her by myself without any fear(s). I don't want her to be restricted because of my fears. Sometimes I wish I could go back to the way things were before I had my first and hopefully last panic attack that changed my life.
Posted by: mollylynne
Posted on: 2003-05-20 21:43:35
I have had the same experience. About 6 years ago out of the blue I had my first panic attack. From then until now things have not been the same. It took me a year to seek treatment and counseling. I got better, but still not the same. I drive, but still not on the highway. I don't receive treatment or counseling anymore. I feel the same way you do. It is very frustrating why can't I feel safe if that is the word while driving on the highway or in unfamiliar areas. We are not handicapped or are we? I have a 18 mos old daughter and I want to be able to go places with her by myself without any fear(s). I don't want her to be restricted because of my fears. Sometimes I wish I could go back to the way things were before I had my first and hopefully last panic attack that changed my life.
driving over bridges
Posted by: brinkley1
Posted on: 2002-10-12 21:33:42
I can't believe you said you developed a fear of driving over bridges at first. That's exactly what happens to me. All of a sudden, out of the blue, after driving for 20 years I panic when I drive over a bridge. My hands get sweaty and clasp the wheel tightly. My heart starts pounding and I start to breath very fast. I feel like I could crack up at that moment. I talk to my self and say I'll be over the bridge any second now. I tell myself I can get through it. It will be over shortly. But it is a HORRIBLE feeling. I don't know where this came from. Otherwise I'm still ok driving on streets and highways.
Posted by: brinkley1
Posted on: 2002-10-12 21:33:42
I can't believe you said you developed a fear of driving over bridges at first. That's exactly what happens to me. All of a sudden, out of the blue, after driving for 20 years I panic when I drive over a bridge. My hands get sweaty and clasp the wheel tightly. My heart starts pounding and I start to breath very fast. I feel like I could crack up at that moment. I talk to my self and say I'll be over the bridge any second now. I tell myself I can get through it. It will be over shortly. But it is a HORRIBLE feeling. I don't know where this came from. Otherwise I'm still ok driving on streets and highways.
bridge problem
Posted by: jglenn01
Posted on: 2002-10-13 11:23:07
brinkley1--
I had to chuckle when I read your poster because it reminded me of the time my husband and I DROVE to S.C. from up north. I had NO idea he had a bridge problem. We go over small ones all the time. Well, let me tell you something. I never in my life seen this man panic like he did when we drove over one of the biggest bridge I had ever seen. He asked our 3 yr old to start singing. She picked "Mary had a little lamb" and so that is what we sang 15 times before we got to the other side. I was so nervous for him and us that I got the case of the giggles. I laughed and laughed but kept singing for his sake. Now I know, I will do the driving next time. Fears are real for the people who feel them. You are not alone.
Posted by: jglenn01
Posted on: 2002-10-13 11:23:07
brinkley1--
I had to chuckle when I read your poster because it reminded me of the time my husband and I DROVE to S.C. from up north. I had NO idea he had a bridge problem. We go over small ones all the time. Well, let me tell you something. I never in my life seen this man panic like he did when we drove over one of the biggest bridge I had ever seen. He asked our 3 yr old to start singing. She picked "Mary had a little lamb" and so that is what we sang 15 times before we got to the other side. I was so nervous for him and us that I got the case of the giggles. I laughed and laughed but kept singing for his sake. Now I know, I will do the driving next time. Fears are real for the people who feel them. You are not alone.
Know how you feel
Posted by: highbridge
Posted on: 2002-11-02 10:02:22
Hi,
Same thing happened to me last year driving over the Tappenzee Bridge. I wanted to let go of the steering wheel and there is no way of pulling over. I got over but I had to go slow. When I went for counseling I was told that stress from work could be a big part and that no matter how I feel - you will not die. You need to talk to yourself out loud and say you can do it. If it's early in morning I will do it but I stay over towards the right lane, put my flashers on and go slow and only look ahead in small sections. I don't know if it's all the hugh bridge iron, or the fast cars but I think in some people it starts to affect differently. On flat bridges I'm OK but when the arch starts climbing I have to take 20-30 ft. at a time and go much slower. During rush hour, I wouldn't drive it, people are too much in a hurry. But go slow - put the flashers on, they don't need to know what's going on. One other thing, I don't look behind me when going over the bridge.
Posted by: highbridge
Posted on: 2002-11-02 10:02:22
Hi,
Same thing happened to me last year driving over the Tappenzee Bridge. I wanted to let go of the steering wheel and there is no way of pulling over. I got over but I had to go slow. When I went for counseling I was told that stress from work could be a big part and that no matter how I feel - you will not die. You need to talk to yourself out loud and say you can do it. If it's early in morning I will do it but I stay over towards the right lane, put my flashers on and go slow and only look ahead in small sections. I don't know if it's all the hugh bridge iron, or the fast cars but I think in some people it starts to affect differently. On flat bridges I'm OK but when the arch starts climbing I have to take 20-30 ft. at a time and go much slower. During rush hour, I wouldn't drive it, people are too much in a hurry. But go slow - put the flashers on, they don't need to know what's going on. One other thing, I don't look behind me when going over the bridge.
scared of cars
Posted by: swebers222
Posted on: 2003-01-16 15:07:53
WOW! I have never known or met anyone that has a fear of driving. I am 33 and I have never had a driver's license. I can drive and do drive in case of emergency, but only then. I close my eyes as a passenger and cannot stand to watch where we are going. It took my husband about 3 years to even somewhat understand what was going on, but now is very supportive. I am the worst when we are in heavy traffic and on bridges. I have tried medication, but nothing seems to really help so far. I really "want" my license, but I am so scared of driving that it totally consumes me. As far as bridges -- I can't even stand to WALK across them....
Posted by: swebers222
Posted on: 2003-01-16 15:07:53
WOW! I have never known or met anyone that has a fear of driving. I am 33 and I have never had a driver's license. I can drive and do drive in case of emergency, but only then. I close my eyes as a passenger and cannot stand to watch where we are going. It took my husband about 3 years to even somewhat understand what was going on, but now is very supportive. I am the worst when we are in heavy traffic and on bridges. I have tried medication, but nothing seems to really help so far. I really "want" my license, but I am so scared of driving that it totally consumes me. As far as bridges -- I can't even stand to WALK across them....
BETTER LIVING THROUGH CHEMISTRY ?
Posted by: oldnoone
Posted on: 2002-10-18 09:01:48
Thank you for the hope. I too have a paralyzing fear of driving on highways, either as driver or passenger. Since a very frightening near miss with a semi-driver who cut us off and could have killed us because he was "tired of waiting for someone to let him move over"--so he told us on his CB radio. Since then, my fear has gotten worse and worse (4 or 5 years) until now, my husband knows if the trip involves highways, we probably will not be going--at least I won't. And anytime a semi comes near my car, I have to fight the urge to just get away, no matter how irrational that move would be. This week, I finally had the nerve to admit I have a real problem, and my doctor has prescribed Prozac. I really really hope I have the same results you did with the Paxil. Thanks again for sharing your experience !
Posted by: oldnoone
Posted on: 2002-10-18 09:01:48
Thank you for the hope. I too have a paralyzing fear of driving on highways, either as driver or passenger. Since a very frightening near miss with a semi-driver who cut us off and could have killed us because he was "tired of waiting for someone to let him move over"--so he told us on his CB radio. Since then, my fear has gotten worse and worse (4 or 5 years) until now, my husband knows if the trip involves highways, we probably will not be going--at least I won't. And anytime a semi comes near my car, I have to fight the urge to just get away, no matter how irrational that move would be. This week, I finally had the nerve to admit I have a real problem, and my doctor has prescribed Prozac. I really really hope I have the same results you did with the Paxil. Thanks again for sharing your experience !
passenger fear
Posted by: rigirl4
Posted on: 2002-10-10 21:49:08
Like you, I am also afraid of driving. Ever since we moved to Florida I have been terrified. I thought it was just me. I am relived to see I am not alone. But what an embarrassing problem. I am absoulutely scared to death to be the passenger in a car. I am so afraid they will not see the truck coming up behind us or they are talking on their cell phone and I am freaking out because they are too close to the car in front. The drive down here from Rhode Island ruined me for live. I am so afraid to drive on the highway that I take long ways just to drive on backroads. Dr. Phil said we can change this "behavior"..I don't know how..do you?
Posted by: rigirl4
Posted on: 2002-10-10 21:49:08
Like you, I am also afraid of driving. Ever since we moved to Florida I have been terrified. I thought it was just me. I am relived to see I am not alone. But what an embarrassing problem. I am absoulutely scared to death to be the passenger in a car. I am so afraid they will not see the truck coming up behind us or they are talking on their cell phone and I am freaking out because they are too close to the car in front. The drive down here from Rhode Island ruined me for live. I am so afraid to drive on the highway that I take long ways just to drive on backroads. Dr. Phil said we can change this "behavior"..I don't know how..do you?
You can drive tomorrow... If you want to
Posted by: spikerg
Posted on: 2002-10-10 23:48:04
Please take my advise... I have been studying psycology and how to over-coming fears for a few years now. My goal in life is to "help" people in your situation. There is a hypnosis technic called Neuro-Linguistic Programming... check it out on the net, e-mail me if you have any questions.... just leave me a response with your e-mail address and I will contact you 'free' of charge. Thanks
Posted by: spikerg
Posted on: 2002-10-10 23:48:04
Please take my advise... I have been studying psycology and how to over-coming fears for a few years now. My goal in life is to "help" people in your situation. There is a hypnosis technic called Neuro-Linguistic Programming... check it out on the net, e-mail me if you have any questions.... just leave me a response with your e-mail address and I will contact you 'free' of charge. Thanks
Driving
Posted by: kkissack
Posted on: 2002-10-14 19:55:18
You have piqued my curiosity with this Neuro-Linguistic Programming. I have been involved in two accidents, one 10 years and ago and one 3 years ago. Both accidents I was the passenger.I have a difficult driving long distances. My throat feels like it is going to close up and I have a hard time swallowing. My anxiety is at a high level most of the time, but driving makes me panic! My e-mail address: kkissack@rushmore.com. Please respond. Thank you!
Posted by: kkissack
Posted on: 2002-10-14 19:55:18
You have piqued my curiosity with this Neuro-Linguistic Programming. I have been involved in two accidents, one 10 years and ago and one 3 years ago. Both accidents I was the passenger.I have a difficult driving long distances. My throat feels like it is going to close up and I have a hard time swallowing. My anxiety is at a high level most of the time, but driving makes me panic! My e-mail address: kkissack@rushmore.com. Please respond. Thank you!
