I’m terrified of driving.

There’s no particular reason for it. I’m not the best driver but I’m passable. I’ve never been in an accident. I’m not really worried about getting in an accident. But put me behind a wheel and my adrenaline spikes, my heart pumps and I start to sweat. Sometimes I see black spots.

The end result of this is that I rely on the public transportation system. If something’s going on that’s out of practical range, well, tough. This has crippled the little social life that even an introvert like me would like to have. Still not enough to make me work at my phobia.

However I’ve reached a point where I need some serious life changes. I’m going back to school in January and the commute’s a 35 mile round trip that’s impossible by bus (especially for the night class). I need a car and I need to be able to drive. So…

The Ideal Goal: to be a competent, calm and confident driver.

The Realistic Goal: to be a nervy but okay driver.