Still unable to drive

[[id...]]

When I lost my ability to drive I lost my independence because I live in a place without public transit.

 

I can sometimes drive to grocery store 2 minutes away using side streets but that's about it. No major roads, no freeways, no long trips.

 

I used to be able to drive just fine before I was put on benzos. My issues with driving started when I was put on Ativan.

 

Anybody can relate?

[[Sa...]]

I’m been unable to drive since CT in Dec 2018.  I’m often so confused, I’d be afraid of public transit or taxis.  I’m afraid I will get somewhere and get lost (or not get home).  I’m stuck at home (for now).

 

SaraSue 

[[Fr...]]

I still drive regardless of my head pressure. I don’t have the option to just stop driving having two children in school. I just push through. 🙏🏽

[[id...]]

I’m been unable to drive since CT in Dec 2018.  I’m often so confused, I’d be afraid of public transit or taxis.  I’m afraid I will get somewhere and get lost (or not get home).  I’m stuck at home (for now).

 

SaraSue 

 

Oh yes, I wasn't able to even use Uber for probably 14 months or so.

 

Hope you get better soon!

[[id...]]

I still drive regardless of my head pressure. I don’t have the option to just stop driving having two children in school. I just push through. 🙏🏽

 

You don't understand then. But good for you! I actually lost custody of my child because of it  :'( Not because I wasn't willing to push through but because I am THAT sick and was hospitalized 5 times, one time was ICU. That's how absolutely horribly non-functional withdrawal made me. They don't hospitalize you for head pressure here.

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My severe dr dp stops me from.driving, and my visual issues.

[[Sa...]]

My extreme cog fog confusion, balance, numbness, and neuropathy make it unsafe for me and others to get behind the wheel of an automobile.  I can barely care for myself, I am unable to care for children.  All due to BWD.

 

SaraSue

 

 

[Guest [su...]]

My extreme cog fog confusion, balance, numbness, and neuropathy make it unsafe for me and others to get behind the wheel of an automobile.  I can barely care for myself, I am unable to care for children.  All due to BWD.

 

SaraSue

Sounds like me....

[[id...]]

My severe dr dp stops me from.driving, and my visual issues.

 

I am sorry you're in the same boat Hope it eases soon for you!

[[id...]]

My extreme cog fog confusion, balance, numbness, and neuropathy make it unsafe for me and others to get behind the wheel of an automobile.  I can barely care for myself, I am unable to care for children.  All due to BWD.

 

SaraSue

 

Same here. I am sorry you're so sick! You are right -- it's one thing to endanger yourself but endangering others is not only irresponsible but can end in a prison sentence.

[[Bl...]]

I stopped driving in 2013 because I started to get VERY lost . My 4.5 yr taper began in 2014 . Prior to taper I was at 8mgs of klonopin a day . I would fall asleep , get lost etc . I have my car but I used to be in charge of driving the one ton with the horses or the moving trucks . Not now . I would love to drive my BMW again , I just love that car but with POTS and right now exhaustion from this exp I just can't . I am 56 and had my license since I was 16 . I do take public transport .

[[id...]]

I stopped driving in 2013 because I started to get VERY lost . My 4.5 yr taper began in 2014 . Prior to taper I was at 8mgs of klonopin a day . I would fall asleep , get lost etc . I have my car but I used to be in charge of driving the one ton with the horses or the moving trucks . Not now . I would love to drive my BMW again , I just love that car but with POTS and right now exhaustion from this exp I just can't . I am 56 and had my license since I was 16 . I do take public transport .

 

I'm so sorry you can't enjoy driving! Hope you can drive that BMW soon!

[[li...]]

I was also totally disabled due to withdrawal. Never left my apartment for a year. My symptoms spontaneously improved one day. Now I'm going through a wave again, but not as bad as it was. You will get better. I was also an extreme case.