This fear is not only irrational, it seriously degrades my quality of life, and I’m not sure if I should finally consult someone about it?
My classmate died in a car crash. Her brother was driving, he survived, but she didn’t. It was during my last year at school, and I think it affected me much more than the common statistics on road accidents. It was someone I knew personally, not a stranger from the news.
I’m also afraid of flying, but that fear ruins my life no more than once or twice a year... With cars I have to make a choice daily, and I always choose public transport. I have no driving license because the very idea of me controlling the car gives me panic attacks. With my levels of anxiety I’ll be a terrible driver. When I’m in my parents’ car or in a taxi, I always choose the seat behind the driver and spend the first five minutes steeling myself, mentally repeating that there’s no danger and we’ll arrive safely.
It’s very embarrassing, and I don’t want to avoid the comfort of my own car all my life!
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Hi everyone!
My name is Kimberly, I am 27 years of age, and I have come to terms with the Story God is writing where my name is concerned.
For the past 27 years life has really been a j...