Is it normal to have a fear of drivimg?

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So I'm 19, and still don't have my license, I rely on my parents and friends for transportation. And I really hate that I'm not driving, but I just can't help it. Everytime I drive, I just space out, I'm not even aware of it until someone gets my attention. It's like I'm not even there and it really freaks me out. And the last couple times I drove, I drove through a red light and didn't even notice, and I almost drove into a wall. And sometimes I space out even when I'm not driving, I've had whole conversations with people that swore never happened, I just don't remember anything. I don't know if there's a name for the blackouts or not, but is this even remotely normal? Has anyone ever experienced this?

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  • chubbawubba69
    12 years ago

    First off, I don't think you should drive under this condition.

    Secondly, I think you need to go to a doctor. My mother used to have a simliar condition. It turned out she was having seizures. Not all seizures are the dramatic fall on the ground type. She would just "space out" as well.

    She is now on medication for epilepsy and it doesn't happen to her anymore.

    Seriously, get it checked out.

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  • rainbowdrop
    12 years ago

    I agree with chubbs, go get that shit checked out! Dude, I don't think this is a problem about your having a fear of driving, your black outs are causing your fear. Seriously, it could be something bad.

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  • streiche
    12 years ago

    also i think you might be having blackouts. i have those too. they are dangerous and you need help to get them under control

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  • streiche
    12 years ago

    I am in the same boat you are. IT stinks but I know at least 5 other people who won't drive because of their fears. I am one of them...its normal. MY reason is because i got in a horrible accident when I was 6 ever since then cars make me nervous

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  • lisac1919
    12 years ago

    im scared of driving too but not the same as you...im too hypervigilant and it causes me to panic, to the point where if there is something slightly difficult or unexpected i feel like just letting go of the steering wheel, closing my eyes and just accepting the fact that im going to die lol a little extreme but im just afraid of having all that control, its too much responsibility

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  • tox
    12 years ago

    Driving scares me too. I'm always afraid my stupidity will cause me to get killed in some sort of accident, or crash the car and cause my family to pay thousands in repairs.

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    • streiche
      12 years ago

      Me too...except im just scared ill die

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  • sillygal73
    12 years ago

    I am afraid of driving. I'm a new yorker, so it doesn't affect me so much, but it's not normal. We share the phobia, but I hope we both get over our fear one day.

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  • bigbob101
    12 years ago

    my cousin has same issue it went away over time its probable because you where nurtured like him alott or parents gave you that fear

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  • [Old Memory]
    12 years ago

    do yourself a favor live and don't drive

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  • ToxicDreams
    12 years ago

    I do the same thing. I ran into a stop sign, and haven't driven since then. My advise, don't drive until you know what's causing it, or drive some back roads to practice being more aware.

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  • NothingxCrazy
    12 years ago

    Driving must be sort of relaxing for you to put you in a state of complete unawareness..
    Do you fall asleep easily in cars?

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