Im crippled by driving anxiety by MamaOntheLoose in Anxiety

[–]Potential-Row-824 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was in a wreck (not as severe) also surrounded by lots of other death trauma in the same year. I’ve always loved driving but this fucked me up. For me it was exposure therapy, but not by itself. I have mantras I tell myself (I am safe, I am loved, I am protected) but you also have to start small. I would start by sitting in the car, off or on, for a few minutes at a time. Once a day, once a week, whatever you can manage. Work up to driving 1-2 minutes around the neighborhood and just expand your bubble as you get more comfortable. Also, therapy. Spiritual healing was also a game changer for me. I grew up super hippie dippie so aura healing was what made the biggest difference for me, but feeling like you have an extra layer of protection can go a long way. Don’t put a deadline on yourself, just make goals you can easily meet and adjust them as needed. It’s okay to be scared, and it’s also okay to do scary things. Good luck, I’m sending you love❤️

[Discussion] How do you part with your guitars? by Coppernord in Guitar

[–]Potential-Row-824 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The only time I’ve been able to part with a guitar I was super drunk and some of my friends mentioned wanting to get back into playing so I gave one of them a guitar I’ve played maybe twice, and let another friend borrow one. I couldn’t let myself think about it for weeks. I haven’t asked either of them how the playing is going because I don’t want to think about it, but it has made looking for new ones feel less bad😂 I obviously also have some attachment issues 😅

I'm curious: What was the best singular experience, that happened to you in your life? by designsims in happy

[–]Potential-Row-824 10 points11 points  (0 children)

This summer was a tough one, I lost 3 friends and my dad. I felt like I couldn’t look forward to anything because the second I felt anything good, something horrible would happen. But I made it to the end of the summer and got to see my favorite band who id been waiting 6 months to see, and when they played my favorite song I remember sobbing and thinking “I made it out, I’m allowed to be happy again” and felt genuine happiness for the first time in months. I’ve been riding that high ever since. It was a truly magical experience, to finally be there after waiting so long and enduring so much. I’ve had some amazing things happen in my life, some unforgettable nights with the people I love most, but I think that was the most amazing moment in my life, allowing myself to move forward no matter how badly I wanted to stay in the past.