Part 5-Second Driving Test

​For the next test, I took more lessons and practiced with my instructor twice a week, and then three times a week. The money was mounting up, which was becoming a big concern. 
 
I tried to be relaxed during the lessons and learn, but I was so anxious inside.  My stomach hurt, I felt nauseous, my hands were sweating, and I had trouble breathing.  I couldn’t seem to think of anything else but this driving test.  I found that panic attacks were coming more frequently now, even when I wasn’t driving. 
 
The second test came and I was even more anxious than I had been on the first.  I tried to keep calm, but had that nagging feeling inside of how I failed the first time and would it happen again. 
 
I was trying so hard!!! 
 
However…,I FAILED again!  This time I went too fast!  How could this be happening to me?  The humiliation was crushing.  I was numb and there wasn’t any confidence left in me.  I didn’t know what else to do. I never wanted to drive again! 
 
I quietly cried all the way home and felt I was in such a hopeless situation.
 
My anxiety was crippling me!