Driving a car

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Hm. Was posting in another topic and wondered… perhaps this was already asked, but anyway…

I have a drivers license and my parents car to use now and then, if needed. Sometimes I need it for work or social appointments.

Nobody in my treatment team ever told me I shouldn’t drive… but I read that I am not allowed to drive in my country 6 months after psychosis and if you have schizophrenia (they are still not sure what i have) you are supposed to get specificly tested.

Also, the farmacy told me after 6 years (!) of med use that if I make an accident while on meds I am not insured.

Do you people drive? Was your illness or were your meds ever an issue when driving? Did anybody warn you of such things?

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I drive only when I’m not under the influence. So no ativan, no saphris or any other drug that makes me sleepy. No one ever said anything about not keeping my license. What’s your location?

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Netherlands, Europe.

I read through a client organisation that the official law is - no driving for 6 months and getting screened.

The farmacy told me about the Insurance thing.

I don’t use benzodiazepines, just a bit of haldol. Doesn’t make me too sleepy.

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I live in Northern California, and have been driving for 37 years, I’ve never taken any form of public transportation, because there isnt any to speak of around here.

my understanding is, to have a license means knowing the difference between when you are safe to drive, and when you are not- and not getting behind the wheel if you are not.
If you can’t figure out the difference then you should not have a drivers license.

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Wow, Netherlands! My dad was born there (the Hague)
I drive even tho I have sza. Apart from a little anxiety and dissociation I am ok. Can’t seem to pass the driver’s test though. Tried six times since 2014. They are so dang fussy!

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You’re so cute 151

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I have my license and a car. My driving record is very good. I’m confident in my driving skills. Here mental illness is not considered a hindrance to being able to drive. If I got into a car accident it may be considered if the accident was my fault. That’s never happened so i don’t know for sure

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How does the pharmacy know this policy? They are not your insurance company. Your insurance company will probably never find out you were on that medication if you have an accident. I drive all the time. Meds don’t impair my driving.

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Forget that you are in the Netherlands. A lot of us wouldn’t know. It not recommended that you drive while having psychosis though.

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