During my last flare I was not able to drive as well as the fact that they thought I was having seizures. I have to say it was very difficult and I felt like a hermit. I had to rely on my girls, parents, and DBF to take me where I needed to go. It was really hard on me.

I am hopeful that I am being proactive enough to avoid ever having this happen. I do not like to be dependent. It gives me more reason to put up a good fight.

My mom is going through this right now. She said it is the hardest part of her illness. Even the brain surgery can't compare to having to ask people to take you somewhere she said. Even though everyone wants to help, she hates asking.

I hope it never happens to you or anyone. I am Jim's driver but he can still drive if he chooses to. Right now he just drives on occasion and if an emergency happens.

Right now I don't drive because of my right hand/arm and vision issues. I have driven to the drugstore which is just right around the corner - I don't have to get out on any main roads - but other than that I don't drive. I've even started making lists and sending the boys to the grocery store for me. Big time grocery shopping requires one of them to go with me. I go for days at a time without going anywhere. I do go outside - onto my back porch - but other than that I'm pretty much stuck here at home.

I can still drive but it is difficult and scary at times. I never know when my vision will go blurry and my depth perception is usally bad. There's enough to deal with in Houston traffic that will make a person crazy, I don't need to add to it! lol

Most of the time I will just stay around the area and have learned some of the short cuts through subdivisions etc...usually though the only time I'm in a car is if dh or someone else is driving.

I miss it, being able to open the sun roof, cranked the radio and just go without worrying if I'll remember how to get back home! (Plus I don't feel as safe being by myself as I used to.)

My husband is my chauffer. I havent really driven anywhere in a year. I sold my car and got a hunk of junk.

I think I am ready to get back out there. I am getting the itch.

Neighbors are always asking if they can get me something or take me somewhere. I am very blessed.