My driving test is coming up soon. I suffer really badly, with nerves in test situations. As soon as i get in the car, anxiety takes over. I start shaking, and on a couple of occasions have been sick.
I drive perfectly with instructor and parents.
Can i take anything to calm me down? I don't really want to take anything strong.
Is there any Herbal stuff??? I live in england.
Please really need help. thankyou
2006-11-27 06:09:20 · 7 answers · asked by lauren w 1 in Health ➔ Mental Health
I too suffer from anxiety and was panicked and shaking when I took my drivers test. I failed because of it. Although I was still terrified the second time, I passed. I hope you don't have to do it twice.
You could try St. John's Wart.
2006-11-27 07:55:47 · answer #1 · answered by biff 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First, keep in mind, everyone is nervous when they take their driving test. Keep reminding yourself that you know what you are doing and you drive well, tell yourself that over and over from now until the test. Be confident in yourself and your ability. Just show them what you already know, that you are a good driver.
Taking anything beforehand is probably not the best idea, you want to be able to focus on what you are doing and anti-anxiety medication could make you feel kind of fuzzy and might effect your reaction time.
Here in the US there is an herbal tea made by Celestial Seasonings called Tension Tamer. It has chamomile, vitamin B, and several other gently calming ingredients. I don't know if you can get your hands on it in England, but if so, it's worth a try. Otherwise, maybe try plain chamomile tea.
Also, practice deep breathing. Inhale to the count of 6, hold for 4, exhale slowly for 8. Most people don't realize how important the exhale is. There are a couple of benefits to deep breathing. One, it instantly refocuses you and calms. Secondly, it sort of tricks your brain into thinking it's calmer, which causes physiological changes in your body, which reenforces the message that you are calmer.
Good luck on your test! You are going to do fine. I was soooo nervous when I took mine, especially when the three people ahead of me failed! But I was determined to get my license. When I was parallel parking, I hit the curb, but I turned to the instructor and said "Wait, can I do this again, I CAN do this". He let me, I did it perfectly and I got my license.
2006-11-27 06:27:18 · answer #2 · answered by Jess 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-29 20:33:03 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Drink some herbal tea and take some deep breaths before the test.The last thing you want to do is take drugs that could possibly make you drowsy.
Good luck.
2006-11-27 06:17:34 · answer #4 · answered by MaryBeth 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-05-17 01:09:02 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try to think if the person doing the test asa distant cousin who you have just picked up, you do not know him but he is harmless just like your instructor and parents,taking something is not a good idea, You can do this you just have to believe in your self, and as well you have been told you are good, so what is the sense in worring you only get upset
2006-11-27 07:10:40 · answer #6 · answered by rkilburn410 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Valerian Root or even tea. They usually have calming or tension tamer teas right at the grocery store. This stuff actually works without drugging you up. You could even try Chamomile...
2006-11-27 06:18:33 · answer #7 · answered by bdat40oz 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋