My stupidness started at christmas really. I was on a train journey lasting several hours. And the people n the train started to act weird, in disguise , with weapons looking for me, making signals at everyone.
I couoldnt understand why no-one else seemed bothered that this group of people were hijacking the train and specifically trying to get me. Unless they were part of it too...
So then, that experience has made me panic like hell everytime I need to go on a train. I usually panic which makes me unable to think so I think i will be late and panic more and its a circle. I take diazepam but firstly, they are useless and secondly if aia take a higher dose iaa get reqally dizzy and 'drunk'. which makes things a bit worse.
I hate buses too, but they arent as bad because there are many stops so can get off if need to, pretty much in a few mins. People stare at me and access my head and [know what I am, Theres imposters too.
So anyways. My pathetic fear of trains/public transport. Anyone got any help or similar? I dont know if it would be classed as ptsd type of thing...
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I have this. Unfortunately I have a 24 hour flight this Christmas... Anyway I avoid public transport at all cost and walk everywhere, if I have to I normally wear headphones and stare out the window. Humming and whistling really helps as well, although I'm sure it looks a bit odd but it works! Because the brain is focusing on it, all that anxiety and paranoia disapears in the background. Also video games like a DS, anything with intense focus.
I walk to anything within a 5 mile radius and Disabled Students Allowance funded me a free taxi to and from uni. However when I do have to use the Underground, I take a friend with me, play music on my noise-cancelling headphones and play games on my phone. Its not a complete solution but it helps. I have a Freedom Pass so I try to make use of it. My social worker has travelled with me on a bus before to help me but I find buses harder than trains because people tend to be closer. But I *never* travel on public transport in the rush hour. Never.
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I have issues with public transport particularly when its busy. Where possible, I travel either really early in the mornings, or really late at night when the journey is quicker due to lack of traffic and there are less people. Sometimes, I get on the off the buses and alternate with walking if it is really busy and I have no choice but to travel. If I get caught in traffic and the bus is really busy, i normally get off, and spend over a hour walking home.
I know that CBT helps with this in my case at least, and anti anxiety management course also. I've found using a relaxation technique ( providing the stress isn't too much at the time) is a good distraction while travelling.
When i was in therapy i was told to go on a bus route lasting 1 hour.
30 minutes there and then 30 minutes coming home. (If that makes sense)
It really helped me... Even though i always took my music but, hey, at least i was doing it without panicking!
The problem is i still have problems with getting on buses at bus stops.
I can only get on a bus from the actual station (if i'm alone) 'cause then i can see how many people board etc...
Have you considered going therapy for this? Or, if you currently are, have you discussed this with your therapist? It may help.
If you need to travel by public transport perhaps taking some music or even a book to read as a distraction. Watch your breathing and keep telling yourself that YOU are in control! Sometimes, i'd hear funny stories on buses and i'd just laugh along. Not so that the people heard but it helped me remember that i can have good times on public transport.
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Sorry to hear you're feeling this way. I know how you feel though.
I'm scared of public transport, maybe in a different way to you.
I fear the germs and people.
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Thanks. I wish I could reply better but its bit annoying using a phone. The Dr doesn't think therapy is best and just throws meds at me. I should find some games I likewise on my phone or iPod. :)
I get this too, maybe not to that extent but I do find it hard. I make sure to have my ipod and a book to take my mind off where I am. I still find it hard with the crowds though. I used to get terribly afriad I'd faint on a bus when I had an ed but luckily I don't have that anymore. Oh and I don't think it's stupidness. It's a lot of people in a confined space, and when you already have issues relating to people or with crowds, it makes it difficult.
Hey Ami. I can sympathise - it's trains that get me. I used to never be able to step on the underground. Scared it would blow up, and people would watch me and follow me. And general trains it's a similar situation.
Seeing as my last year has been practically spent living on trains, I've been able to get my head around it in someway. I get a HUGE puzzle. Like a sudoku, and try and do it. Sometimes it helps. But I need to be staring at it before I even step foot on the train.
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