Disappointment

[Chosen]

I was going to go to the state fair today and see one of my favorite bands play. I live 90 minutes away and was going to carpool with friends. Well, there weren't any of the front seats available in the cars so I couldn't go. I'm so disappointed that stupid PTSD keeps me from doing fun things. (I can't ride in the backseat of cars).

:( I hate PTSD so much! I'm so unmotivated now and just depressed. I hate when I try to go and do normal, fun things that this disability stops me.

 

[Deleted member 1860]

I am sorry. None of your friends would let you sit in the front?

 

[RussH]

@Noah Do your friends know about the PTSD, and your inability to ride in the back of a car? If not, then perhaps you should let one or two of them know, that you trust.
I am sorry you missed the concert. I have not gone to some events because I am uncomfortable in large crowds.

 

[digger]

Maybe if you don't want to tell them the real reason, next time you could just say you get carsick in the back (some people can travel okay in the front but not the back) and ask someone to swap.

 

[Abigail]

I definitely concur with saying you get carsick in the backseat so you have to sit in the front. That's a legitimate reason (the reason I can't sit in the back), and it works if you don't feel comfortable telling one of your friends about your PTSD and inability to sit in the backseat.

I'm so sorry about missing one of your favourite bands. Happens to me too because I have panic attacks with a lot of people (especially with people waving their arms around my face) and with a noise level too loud that I can't control.

 

[Deleted member 12723]

For so many years of my life I allowed the PTSD rule my life. When I had high anxiety days I would cancel and reschedule appointments etc. It was embarrassing when I had to cancel with my friends.

You will not always be this way. It takes as long as it takes and I think saying you get carsick in the back is a very wise decision.

There are always options. But I respect the fact that you are where you are at for now.