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Driving
Thu, 09/14/2017 - 12:51I just recently had a seizure for the first time in seven years and now my doctor said I can't drive for six months.
In the past, I was a teenager and still very dependent on my parents so it wasn't too big of deal. But now I have a job so it is going to be really difficult. It is causing me a lot of anxiety. Any tips from other people who have had their driving privileges revoked as an adult because of having a seizure?
I would appreciate any tips or advice.
Comments
Basically, it sucks. I've
Submitted by Cheezaholic on Sun, 2017-09-17 - 21:31
Basically, it sucks. I've been getting rides from my husband, friends and coworkers - sometimes they ferry me around from point A to point B, and then someone else picks me up at point B to point C. I feel completely like a burden to them, plus it is a pain to have to be on someone else's schedule. Just keep saying to yourself that you would do the same for them, if the tables were turned. My city has an "OK" bus system, so sometimes I bike to the bus stop, then take the bus to work. Of course, this takes over an hour since I have to transfer busses, and if I drove direct it would only be 25 min. I really enjoyed the bus anyway - all on my own, and you see how many other people there are who commute on the bus, it's just normal life for them. Uber is an option too, but $$ adds up quickly!! I looked in to ride shares - but the ones I found have each person take turns driving, so that didn't work. Medical transport vans are even more expensive than Ubers, so no help there. Good luck! You for sure aren't alone with this one.
No tips or advice as I too
Submitted by Jen P on Wed, 2017-09-20 - 00:06
No tips or advice as I too have recently had news similar to this. You aren't alone. My driving is suspended indefinitely. I live in a smaller town in Montana where public transportation is only minimally available between the hours of 8-5 Monday through Friday.
Sorry to hear about this..
Submitted by epihelp on Thu, 2017-09-14 - 13:25
Sorry to hear about this.. not driving is the hardest but it's also for safety.... My tips- 1-stay on top of meds and any triggers to seizures as each subsequent seizure will push the date back further2- is public transportation available? train/bus etc. 3- can you ride share, ie pay for gas if someone else gives rides? many work places have ride share boards4- would uber help if not too far away from work?5- to get around near by, how about riding bike? is that doable?I know these are not the best answers but things to consider.To our community friends, share your tips for getting around here!