xzoto
10-11-2010, 12:49 PM
I did some research and while I never like self-diagnosing, I feel that I may have a strong case of generalized and/or social anxiety disorder.
For as long as I can remember I would avoid every day tasks because they would put me in uncomfortable positions. I would avoid going to stores because I would think there wouldn't be a spot to park or going to full-serve gas stations because I didn't know how to pump my own gas. I also made up an excuse on two occasions and got my cousin to go through a quick oil change shop because I felt like I didn't know how to do it. When I say that, many variables pop into my head. Do I park my car outside and they open the bay door when they're ready? What if I don't know how to properly drive overtop the pit they are working on? Do they accept debit or only cash? Do I sit in my vehicle and wait until they complete it?
You see, these are questions I ask myself repeatedly on a daily basis. I plan on moving to Vancouver in March, which is a ways off, but I am already bombarding myself with questions. Will I find a good job there? How do I use public transportation? What if I get on the wrong train? How will I know to get back? What if I miss the train, when is the next one?
I don't believe this is normal and I am booking an appointment to look into it. But besides these questions, I have one MAJOR concern. I felt like I needed to give some basic information on my circumstance before I ask this question: can these attributes reflect upon my severe anxiety to driving in unfamiliar places? Like I said, I plan on moving to Vancouver in March, but I get sick to my stomach just thinking about driving there. I was there for a visit a few months ago and I forced myself to drive, but I had to stop and get my cousin to take over. This is what went through my head while driving:
Can I turn here? Is this only a one way street? Am I even driving on this road properly? What is this lane for? Is this a turning lane? Can I park here? What do these signs mean? Is this an uncontrolled intersection?
I was not confident in my driving at all. I felt absolutely lost. This always happens when I go to new places. It's not reasonable to ask me to learn every street and corner like the back of my hand, but there must be some way around this. I really think the reason I lack confidence in my driving could be attributed to my other anxiety issues. Could this be true?
For as long as I can remember I would avoid every day tasks because they would put me in uncomfortable positions. I would avoid going to stores because I would think there wouldn't be a spot to park or going to full-serve gas stations because I didn't know how to pump my own gas. I also made up an excuse on two occasions and got my cousin to go through a quick oil change shop because I felt like I didn't know how to do it. When I say that, many variables pop into my head. Do I park my car outside and they open the bay door when they're ready? What if I don't know how to properly drive overtop the pit they are working on? Do they accept debit or only cash? Do I sit in my vehicle and wait until they complete it?
You see, these are questions I ask myself repeatedly on a daily basis. I plan on moving to Vancouver in March, which is a ways off, but I am already bombarding myself with questions. Will I find a good job there? How do I use public transportation? What if I get on the wrong train? How will I know to get back? What if I miss the train, when is the next one?
I don't believe this is normal and I am booking an appointment to look into it. But besides these questions, I have one MAJOR concern. I felt like I needed to give some basic information on my circumstance before I ask this question: can these attributes reflect upon my severe anxiety to driving in unfamiliar places? Like I said, I plan on moving to Vancouver in March, but I get sick to my stomach just thinking about driving there. I was there for a visit a few months ago and I forced myself to drive, but I had to stop and get my cousin to take over. This is what went through my head while driving:
Can I turn here? Is this only a one way street? Am I even driving on this road properly? What is this lane for? Is this a turning lane? Can I park here? What do these signs mean? Is this an uncontrolled intersection?
I was not confident in my driving at all. I felt absolutely lost. This always happens when I go to new places. It's not reasonable to ask me to learn every street and corner like the back of my hand, but there must be some way around this. I really think the reason I lack confidence in my driving could be attributed to my other anxiety issues. Could this be true?