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Normal stuff you wish you could do

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Darkdiamond · 14/07/2026 04:46

Mine is wear jeans. I have the flattest, most rectangular shaped bottom and every pair of jeans (or any trousers actually) I have ever tried on look horrendous from behind. I have found jeans that look good everywhere but when I turn around its a different story. I just could not feel confident in jeans unless I jave a long top on over the top. I would love nothing more than to just throw on a t shirt and jeans because I just love that look but it looks awful!

The second is drive anywhere beyond my few tried and tested routes. I have been driving the same few routes for years and I cannot deviate from them. When I try its like I have been punched in the face: I can't think properly, all of the signs completely overwhelm me, I become so anxious my heart hammers in my chest and I make really rash and dangerous decisions out of panic. I go into immediate flight, fright or freeze mode and it feels like I am being made to.solve a really difficult calculation while someone is hitting me around the face. When I try to push myself out of my comfort zone (and I have) it usually results in people beeping at me and me pulling over to burst into tears. My tried and tested routes are completely fine and I am safe, careful and attentive on the road.

Anyway, those are two regular, run of the mill things that I feel like I cannot do.

What are yours?

OP posts:
the80sweregreat · 19/07/2026 16:57

I was talking to someone at a bus stop and they said they can’t do slip roads in their car! So only local places or a drive not involving the above. At least they can drive , which is more than I am just now!
It’s amazing how many people suffer with drive with nerves or phobias. I am envious of the more experienced drivers who can drive anywhere ( like my dh)

BeMintFatball · 20/07/2026 05:19

BurntBroccoli · 17/07/2026 07:39

Did you do metalwork and woodworking at school? I did in Year 7 and also learned how to change a plug in Physics.

Wondered if they’ve stopped teaching these things as it gives you confidence to use tools.

Yes I did both metalwork and woodwork. Jointed a comprehensive school in 1977 . I wasn’t any good with tools then either

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