On the way back home from my lunch today I nearly ran a red light. I stopped, looked both ways, and then proceeded to pull across. I was nearly into the intersection when I realized it was a red light and not a four-way stop. I go this way all the time, so it wasn't just being confused as to what type of intersection it was. I felt very out of sorts. Is this a normal thing? At what point do you stop driving because you are becoming a possible danger to yourself and others? I'm not ready!!! I called my mom and told her what happened. She said, "Oh, I do that sometimes, too." I really believe she is in denial about all of this. Though she is the one who takes me to the out-of-town appointments, I truly believe she won't accept the fact that things are going from bad to worse with me. I wish I knew what I am supposed to do. I can't afford to not drive and not work. I am a single mom.
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If this was the first time this happen dont take it to hard.hopefully it wont happen again.If it does tell your dr because there are test they can do to see how your brain is functioning.It can be overwhelming.My husband is like your mom in denial about what lupus can do.Unlike cancer or stroke etc.. its not out there and people are not aware of the symptoms.most people i know dont know anything about it.That makes it even more difficult for us that have to live with it.Hang in there.
i do stuff like that all the time.i would tell the doc.though just to make sure.do you take alot of meds.i find since i started taking alot of meds i do stuff like that more often.you have alot going on right now and maybe your mind wasnt on driving at that moment.so i would cut yourself some slak.take it easy.hugs .you are loved....marie
I have done that before too! Once I made an illegal U turn right in front of a Police Officer. Thing is he saw me and shook his head telling me don\'t do it. My mind just went blank. I was tired and stressed out and was having a major Flare Up when it happened. I was trying to get home fast but the Flare Up got to me before I could get home. So trust me you are not alone. Just try not to be so hard on yourself. Lots of Hugs for you, Niecy.
jlynn,
I used to do that before I had MS. We get so used to driving the same roads that we actually get into a hypnotized state of mind. It generally happens when we are deep in thought and not thinking about driving. The other day I took a left turn one block before I should have. There is even a stop sign where I take that left turn. BTW, I was going home and it was only three blocks from home.
Concerning your mothers reaction towards your medical condition, I had the same problem with my family. I wanted so bad for them to acknowledge my health condition that I thought they did not care or didnt realize how much it was effecting my life. I dont think they knew enough about my condition. They now ask questions and have suggestions for care. My oldest sister finally witnessed me going to my knees in pain in front of the hospital but she had come around before that. It hurt me to see her cry but it confirmed my suspicion that she knew my condition. She now knew how bad it was.
Take Care
Mike
I\'ve done that before too. I noticed that my driving is a little worse since the ms. I have my clear days and my brain fog days. I wouldn\'t say it was definitely from ms, but it could have an effect on your driving ability. As for family, I think they are afraid and in denial, so if they don\'t acknowlege it than maybe it\'s not happening. At least that is what I think from how my husband has dealt with my ms.