Please help - Do any of you do this on a regular basis?

[robynf]

Everyday for two years I have to walk up a very busy road with car fumes going into my Lungs from every single car that goes past. Have any of you done this and have had no health problems at all? Its really bugging me because I'm not happy, the only thing I think about at school is "Oh my god I can't be like everyone else because I might die from inhaling car fumes :/" And I can't do it anymore:( Please help.

[Nibble]

Robyn, this is the third time you have posted this question. Please have a look at the other answers. http://www.theanswerbank.co.uk/members/robynf/
Many of us walk alongside main roads every day - you may be getting over anxious about it, and getting it out of proportion.

[DTCwordfan]

wear a filter mask à la Chinese, or a gas mask.

Most modern cars now exhale exhaust gases cleaner than those they breathe in.....

[lcg]

have you considered you have ocd thoughts? or...try to find a different route to school. you do worry far too much and that is not normal. i suggest you see your gp and explain how much you are worrying. it may be a symptom of other stresses/stuff going on in your life. good luck x

[naomi24]

If you have an obsession with this, I suggest you speak to your doctor.

http://www.theanswerb.../Question1107263.html

[NOX]

Sweetheart, you're not going to die of breathing in car fumes- think of how many older people have done it every day of their lives, but you do need some help in not obsessing about the thought of it as everyone else has said. Make an appointment at the Dr, print out all your questions and answers that you have here and show him or her and make them understand exactly how worried you are. It's totally out of proportion, but you won't realise that at this point, but just trust us, your problem is not the care fumes it's the anxiety you are suffering.

[boxtops]

well said, NOX.

[naomi24]

^^ Exactly.

[divegirl]

Hi Robyn, please follow the excellent advice given by Nox. I think we all have fears as we... was going to say grow up, but at 42 I'm still doing that lol.... as we mature!?!
You'll be just fine doing that walk, most likely a lot healthier than those sat in the car doing the polluting!
Please don't feel so afraid, if you need to talk we're all here :0)

Lisa x

[bednobs]

people probably live along that road and don't keel over everyday

[jno]

get the sort of masks that cyclists wear, as DT suggests

http://totobobo.com/

[robynf]

Thank you so much everyone your making me feel so much bettet:) And thankyou to Lisa for what you said:) x x x