Overcoming Fear Part 3-Backdrop Story

My Fear Of Driving – Backdrop 

I started learning to drive at the age of 17, but I did not take my driving test, why? I really do not know. So the years went by and I comfortably shelved the idea of driving.Who needs the stress, too much traffic (Wahala – “Chaos”) and besides living in London is great, good public transport so I did not see the need to prioritise the idea.Well fast forward almost 20 years later, I still couldn’t drive! Anyway I took the car theory test and I passed!! I was excited,as I had 2 years to  pass the practical test to get my full driving licences. To say the least 2 years went very quickly and I had nothing to show for it because I did not prioritise my driving so the theory test certificate lapsed,and I had to retake the theory test again,but thank God,I passed on my second attempt.

This time round,I was determined to do the practical test, considering the amount of money I have spent on this driving course,I can’t  be wasting money like this beginning and not completing my practical. I booked a few driving lessons and I was consistent and on course, but then something happened that brought my lessons to an abrupt halt. One day, whilst doing my driving lessons I had a near collision with a motorbike and I froze, that left me shaken and traumatised, even though I was not at fault, believe me seriously i was not at fault. I knew that once I got out of that car, that was it. I had NO intention of doing any further lessons. It was “hasta la vista” instructor. For me that was the beginning of my struggle and my battle with the “fear of driving. Read more in my next post.Overcoming Fear – Part 4 Mind Battle 

Having a  reference  point and identifying  where the source of my fear was important, it helped in my thinking and recovery.

Can you  identify of track the root  cause of your ” Big F”