Driving

[LEE29]

Hi there,
Can I ask a basic question about disassociation .... When do you know its ok to drive?? While I was suffering very regularly I decided not to drive until it went away. It had been 6 months since my last episode of disassociation up to last week and it happened again.
It was only that one day and I didnt drive all week because of it but wondering when or if its ok to drive again now. I should prob ask my doctor or therapist but Im afraid if I bring it up that if I hear them advice not to drive, its a huge adjustment. Also, I need to renew my license and 1 question bothers me, Im not on meds but there is a question asking if I have suffered from a mental illness affecting the nervous system. Would this include PTSD or disacociation?? If I tick yes then I have to do a full medical report. It also asks if I suffer from anything that hinders my ability to drive.
Has anyone had any advice or instruction on this?

Thanks
Lee

 

[KP the nut]

Hi Lee,

sorry can't really help. I disasssociate but my trauma is crash related so I'm hypervigillant in the car. If I do find myself drifting I listen to music, practise breathing or just register how my body feel against the seat, my feet on the pedals and hands on the wheel.

I'd be held up at the meds question, I would probably need a second page. I can understand you reluctance to ask your d or t, I would be the same.

Sorry no words of wisdom, but good luck and let me know how it goes.

KP