why were they nervous?

Question

yesterday, everybody took a hands on test and the whole students were looking.

I was nervous because most of the times I talk to myself so I have to control myself talking. Me trying to be in control of NOT talking to myself and NOT being weird, I have to also stop my hands from shaking. On top of that, I had to think about the test, getting everything right.

I was really nervous so I wanted to go last. I kept on looking at the clock so it would be the time to go. So, finally the time went by and I didn't had to do the test infront of everyone. I was ready for my test privately.
There were three other girls talking to the teacher about how nervous they are about people looking at them while taking the test. Some girl even asked the teacher if she can take the test on break time. I was shocked because those girls are normal, why are they so nervous?

I'm nervous because I have to control me from being weird and talking to myself while starting to shake because of panic attack.

Answer 1

Most people are nervous in test situations. We worry about failing or looking bad to others.

Answer 2

What you're not understanding is that there are other's like you who don't like speaking in public. In fact it is the fear that most people share!!! People are afraid of being made a fool of in front of other's and having people laugh at them. This is the same fear that's driving your fear and your anxiety attacks. Just becasue they may handle it more low key than you does not mean that they don't have the same fears.