currer bell
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Hi everyone,
I'm a high risk offender trying to get my licence back after a three year ban, following a one year ban previously. I filled out the medical questionnaire as honestly as I could - I attend AA and am committed to not drinking as it has caused me so many problems in the past. But I find this hard. I was completely sober for 16 years but relapsed dreadfully ( not making excuses ) when I was diagnosed with CPTSD five years ago - the DVLA has written to me to say that they are writing to my GP but without reason as to why exactly. I am close to my GP due to other medical issues; she is fully aware of my past problems but is extremely supportive of my wish to get driving again. I have been honest with her as to my drink issues in the past and have never had to ask her for any support or treatment due to alcohol issues. I have never needed to be de-toxed or anything like that. What I haven't told her is that I have been struggling recently to remain completely sober: at least two or three times a week I drink two miniature bottles of wine. I never get drunk or exceed this self-imposed limit but on certain days my anxiety tips me over. I feel terribly dishonest about this as my intention is to be completely abstinent.
I haven't yet been asked to attend a medical but I assume that will follow my GP's response to the DVLA's questions.
What should I expect at the medical? Does anyone out there relate?
Thank you,
CB
I'm a high risk offender trying to get my licence back after a three year ban, following a one year ban previously. I filled out the medical questionnaire as honestly as I could - I attend AA and am committed to not drinking as it has caused me so many problems in the past. But I find this hard. I was completely sober for 16 years but relapsed dreadfully ( not making excuses ) when I was diagnosed with CPTSD five years ago - the DVLA has written to me to say that they are writing to my GP but without reason as to why exactly. I am close to my GP due to other medical issues; she is fully aware of my past problems but is extremely supportive of my wish to get driving again. I have been honest with her as to my drink issues in the past and have never had to ask her for any support or treatment due to alcohol issues. I have never needed to be de-toxed or anything like that. What I haven't told her is that I have been struggling recently to remain completely sober: at least two or three times a week I drink two miniature bottles of wine. I never get drunk or exceed this self-imposed limit but on certain days my anxiety tips me over. I feel terribly dishonest about this as my intention is to be completely abstinent.
I haven't yet been asked to attend a medical but I assume that will follow my GP's response to the DVLA's questions.
What should I expect at the medical? Does anyone out there relate?
Thank you,
CB
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