Loosing my driving licence

[recoveryishard]

Has anyone had their license taken away because of having bipolar and suicidal thoughts? I am in the process of having it reviewed but because I said I felt suicidal last week and that I may crash the car the psychiatrist I could loose my license. I did say it was just a thought and I wouldnt do it I was just having a bad day and that I do t want to die I just want to feel better. Im really worried as my daughter goes to a village school that I need to drive to and it will also isolate me further making my condition worse 😢 I understand they have to keep people safe but I honestly would never hurt myself, it was just the only way out I could see? Also worried about the meds I'm on being a factor?

Any experience welcome!

Psychiatrist and GP have both said in fit to drive if that makes a difference?!

My psychiatrist told me I was fit to drive but as I had suicidal thoughts they had to declare this to the DVLA when my licence was reviewed. Unfortunately I lost my licence for 6 months. I hope this doesn't happen to you.

Oh 😢 I thought as much, it's going to be a bloody nightmare! Surely most people have thoughts at some point?! My CPN said it was unlikely as I didn't have a plan just a thought but I've heard from others this isn't the case. Guess I'll just have to wait and see, 6 months isn't the end of the world I suppose and my mum can help with school runs x

Has the psychiatrist told the DVLA what you said? If so I'd be prepared to lose your license. Imagine the uproar there would be if someone said that and then went and did it.

If they've not passed the information on then it's unlikely, most people with bipolar disorder are allowed to drive.

I don't know what he's said, I asked my nurse and she said because it wasn't a plan it should be ok. I expect he has told them, if he's filled it in weeks ago when I first have it to him it wouldn't be a problem. Feels so unfair, I'd understand if I'd actually attempted suicidal but just a thought 🙄