I don't know if you remember but I have schizoaffective disorder and ADD. I have a question to ask and I have tried to find forums for us with those kind of disorders, but haven't found any. I found one for ADD but it doesn't work like this one. You have to post the message to a specific member(s) of the forum. I decided to post the question here, since I can't wait anymore.
Anyway, the question is... Am I the only person who doesn't seem to have the necessary abilities to drive a car? I actually learnt how to drive but it took me a lot of time and money, didn't get the drivers license and still do the same errors. I attribute my problem to ADD, but I know many people that have ADD and are safe drivers. (I am not safe.)
I hate when people tell me that it is a matter of confidence in myself. This is not the case. Driving is not the only aspect of my life that is affected by my limitations. These are: not being able to think quickly or react to things that are happening in my sorroundings. I have to make a big effort to feel connected to the environment, the car and what I am doing.
When people ask me why I don't drive I try to explain that everybody takes for granted that everybody can drive, but some people have limitations or disabilities. They don't believe me. I look so normal, that they think I am making excuses for covering up my fears or my procrastination. I feel embarrased of being 26 and not having a drivers license. It is, of course, also very limitating as I have to depend on my husband to take me to the places.
Sorry for the long post. I just want to know if there is someone else who experience this, as I don't know anybody else who does.
Thanks in advance.
Mariela
Anyway, the question is... Am I the only person who doesn't seem to have the necessary abilities to drive a car? I actually learnt how to drive but it took me a lot of time and money, didn't get the drivers license and still do the same errors. I attribute my problem to ADD, but I know many people that have ADD and are safe drivers. (I am not safe.)
I hate when people tell me that it is a matter of confidence in myself. This is not the case. Driving is not the only aspect of my life that is affected by my limitations. These are: not being able to think quickly or react to things that are happening in my sorroundings. I have to make a big effort to feel connected to the environment, the car and what I am doing.
When people ask me why I don't drive I try to explain that everybody takes for granted that everybody can drive, but some people have limitations or disabilities. They don't believe me. I look so normal, that they think I am making excuses for covering up my fears or my procrastination. I feel embarrased of being 26 and not having a drivers license. It is, of course, also very limitating as I have to depend on my husband to take me to the places.
Sorry for the long post. I just want to know if there is someone else who experience this, as I don't know anybody else who does.
Thanks in advance.
Mariela