Paranoid.

OK, I work with my Grandparent in a van. One day I was taking my grandparent to a airport in my Dad's car. And this lorry on my side came into the lane we were in, he scraped my side of the car and it was a massive lorry, scared the hell out of me.

Now, I seem to be really worried when someone pulls out infront of us or on my side, I have to close my eyes. :(

Any help?

Also.

I'm paranoid about always being vulnerable. If I see something I don't like, I go another way. It's annoying, always having to go the long way just to feel safe. :(

um maybe you need to talk to someone about your paranoia? it doesnt seem normal to close your eyes when on the road, could be kinda dangerous aswell ;l

I don't drive o_O

lmao.

Guh.

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Originally Posted by SyrupyMonkey

I don't drive o_O

lmao.

Guh.

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oh ;l i read it wrong then. sorry ;']

i'd suggest facing your fears or at least talking them over with someone to get it off your chest :)

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Originally Posted by :Hazel

oh ;l i read it wrong then. sorry ;']

i'd suggest facing your fears or at least talking them over with someone to get it off your chest :)

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I thought he meant he drove too Tbh You have to face it is the best cure

ok, thanks guys :)

Think these feelings are pretty normal considering the shock you had. They will lessen as time goes on and you are brave to carry on driving after that :)
You will get your confidence back before too long I am sure.

Well like Catzsy said, I'd think it'd be pretty normal to have such fears and apprehension after such an incident so I wouldn't worry about it.

I think you just need to remind yourself that although it happened once before, it is very unlikely it's going to happen to you again. I understand it's hard, but you need to be confident within yourself and get yourself trusting again.

I think over time, just by going out in the car or whatever you will get used to it again and become comfortable, but if these feelings of apprehension abnd vulnerability continue - I'd maybe suggest speaking to someone about it and getting a bit of help mate. :)

thanks guys, but catzy I don't drive. hehe.

Oh sorry I read it wrong. Well okay same post as before but as a Passenger :D

I know what its like, After the car crash I was in when I see a car coming directly towards us I get worried/scared.

Just overcome your fears. You need self confidence.

Give them thes Vs if they come close to your car

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Originally Posted by SyrupyMonkey

OK, I work with my Grandparent in a van. One day I was taking my grandparent to a airport in my Dad's car. And this lorry on my side came into the lane we were in, he scraped my side of the car and it was a massive lorry, scared the hell out of me.

Now, I seem to be really worried when someone pulls out infront of us or on my side, I have to close my eyes. :(

Any help?

Also.

I'm paranoid about always being vulnerable. If I see something I don't like, I go another way. It's annoying, always having to go the long way just to feel safe. :(

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well how long ago was it... because about 2 years ago i had a car crash and for the first year ish i was really paranoid.. "always looking behind me checking that cars had stopped" but now ive sorta grown out of it ya know... just face up to it that u cant do much really but just try and get on with ure life.. although it was easier for me cause i got compensation lol. But yer.. ya know just face the fear and u should be fine.. dont go the longer way just of paranoidia?? (is that right?) u can face it and u should be fine... Btw i think i repeated myself about 80 times in this paragraph lol// hope thats some help? :D


Btw just giveing them the "V's" wont help really my brothers girlfriend did that and they followed us all around my neighbourhood lol... it was like a car chase.. hmm... maybe it was the police we were going fast... joke lol

The more you drive and realise that not every car scrapes yours, youre gonna get over it