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Car anxiety update (short) (lemmy.zip)
submitted 10 months ago by to c/dull_mens_club@lemmy.world
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First of all, THANK YOU ALL for your advice and kindness in my last post. You are all wonderful people!

I took your advice of going slowly, and today I sat in the car (alone), played around with the lights, moved the mirrors and the seat.

My anxiety spiked, but reading your comments and encouragement helped A LOT. I spent around 20 minutes there, breathing and pushing buttons.

I can do this! Slowly! The most important step is the next one

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[–] 3 points 10 months ago (1 child)

I’d highly suggest a trusted passenger who can take over driving if needed.

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  • [–] 4 points 10 months ago*

    Emphasis on the trusted. They also need to trust you, no back seat driving.

    If the OP isn't going far then this shouldn't be required - just ditch the car somewhere and walk back if necessary.

    It's a lot easier to fiddle with controls and work stuff out if there isn't somebody observing.

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