Guest guest Posted November 11, 2003 Report Share Posted November 11, 2003 Hi! Driving was a BIG issue with me. I had 2 kids & was trying to support them on my own, so driving was a big part of my daily living. I used to drive while on pain meds, & looking back, that was just plain stupid. Even though I didn't " feel " impaired at all, I knew I was, even if it was just a little. My doc wouldn't give me pain meds if I didn't sign a statement that I wouldn't drive. I can't even have a car b/c I would be too tempted to drive " just into town " or wherever. If I were to get in any accident, I would be the one with the drugs in my system, regardless of impairment. The hardest part of giving up driving was my loss of independence. It's difficult to work around other people's schedules, buses, & just feeling like a burden. But I decided that if it keeps me from being involved in hurting someone or myself, then it's worth the trouble. And I need to be around for my boys as long as I can. It's an idividual decision, but I am grateful that I never caused anyone else any harm by driving with meds in my system. God was looking out for me. Deanna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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