February 06, 2005

I survived

You remember my panic attack episode on the new highway right? Well I had to travel on that road again on Tuesday afternoon. But this time, I was not driving. Was in a left hand drive vehicle, in which I don't like being a front seat passenger because then I am on the right hand side and not in control of the vehicle cause the other person is driving.

Well I closed my eyes at points, but still had some breathing episodes. I have always noticed that when I am tired it's worse and I had (foolishly) stayed up to watch cricket Monday night (we lost).

On Saturday, I had to drive on it again, this time with a different driver. The speed limit (and then some!) was maintained on the highway (110km) but I felt ok.

Maybe it was because I was concentrating so hard on not emptying my bladder on the car seat! But anyway, I survived. The mind is a helluva thing. Self talk helps. (And talking helps too....it acts as a distraction)

Posted by yamfoot at February 6, 2005 04:11 PM
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Good to know that you are learning to conquer them. I've seen people in panic attacks...not cute at all.

Posted by: Dr. D. at February 6, 2005 06:00 PM

Hi Michelle,
I know what you mean. I hate driving as passenger in a LHD car. Actually I hate driving in a car as a passenger fullstop. Not even the talking helps me. My wife tells me that it's because of how I drive. Don't exactly know what she is insinuating but I won't take her on.

Posted by: scratchie at February 7, 2005 08:37 AM

Glad you were able to tuff it out! :-) Respect is due!

Posted by: Mad Bull at February 7, 2005 01:01 PM

Did you find yourself trying to step on the floorboard like it was a brake? My wife does that when I drive :)

Posted by: Stu at February 7, 2005 02:11 PM

yes stu! i guess it's a natural instinct.

Posted by: Michelle at February 7, 2005 03:00 PM