Hello everyone,
I'm here through an employee site and I'm glad I found this.
Here's my story. Early 40's and a working professional. I had been working from home for another employer for a long time (13 yrs). I recently changed jobs and had to start commuting. Which was a bit hard in terms of the time required but I was thinking I was getting used to it and doing a good job at it. Although life was a bit crazier with leaving home early, dropping my daughter off and driving to and from work (approx 40mins-1 hr each way or 20 mins if there's no traffic)
Then suddenly last Thur when I was at a mall I had a bit of a dizzy spell. Thought wow! been working hard there need to take it easy. Didn't give it much thought and went on about the rest of my evening.
Come the weekend I had to do some errands and starting feeling lightheaded while driving and starting feeling worried. I got off the highway and went to the ER which just happened to be 2 mins to where I got off from. Anyway they did an ECG and other tests and said nothing physically wrong.
On Monday I decided to drive to work, although I had sort of discussed with husband that I would take the bus to work. I thought to myself, this shouldn't be a big deal I've driven all over this city for 20+ yrs. Work through it!!
Well I let my panic get the better of me and had a melt down. Turn into a nearby gas station and drove back home.
Today I was going to take the bus to work but it didn't work out as there was no more parking at the station. I drove to work and it was rough. I felt so physically ill and nerve racked when I got to work. I'm able to work through it but wow. This is very new to me.
Please note I'm always driving at the speed limit and try to talk to myself or listen to the music. Doing some breathing exercises. My Dr. said there wasn't anything physically wrong with me on Monday when I went to see her and to not stop driving. If I did the issue will get worse and I'll never want to get on a car to drive anymore.
Also, I'm very aware and anytime I feel I'm a danger to myself or others I will definitely not drive.
I've discovered this site and I want to go through it hoping it will help even more.
