Calm pills
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Are you sure they weren't using the Americanism of 'take a chill pill'? 
Yeah why you getting nervous over such a small thing theres much bigger goals in life than passing a driving test, take some amphetamines if anything will make you a bit cocky/arrogant er and increase your reaction times probably as you'll be more alert. Don't take something that's likely to cause you a crash lol. Don't take anything though as I said don't see it as a big deal it isn't theres far more bigger challenges in life.
Beta blockers are usually quite easy to get on prescription from your doctor as long as you have a good reason. I and quite a few people I know have used them over exam periods, they stop you from panicking and feeling so nervous, but allow enough nerves to keep you sharp. You have to start taking them a day or two beforehand as they need time to build up in your system.
Another option is Bach's Rescue Remedy, I've used the spray version before and find it works almost instantly, although the effects wear off after a while.
Hope that helps
Another option is Bach's Rescue Remedy, I've used the spray version before and find it works almost instantly, although the effects wear off after a while.
Hope that helps
Stuff the pills, why are you so nervous?
It's worrying that you want to turn to medication when nerves is a totally natural phenomenon. Unless you have a medical condition (in which case you would likely already be on medication) why do you need pills?
Why don't you be a man, get a grip and get control of your nerves? People are busing having their limbs blown off in Afghanistan and there is you worrying about a driving test, you need some perspective my man.
Harsh words maybe, but overcoming fears on your own is part of growing up and will do you good. Face your fears...don't look for the easy way out.
<grabs OP and shakes him by the shoulders>
Come on man your awesome enough to do this on your own!
It's worrying that you want to turn to medication when nerves is a totally natural phenomenon. Unless you have a medical condition (in which case you would likely already be on medication) why do you need pills?
Why don't you be a man, get a grip and get control of your nerves? People are busing having their limbs blown off in Afghanistan and there is you worrying about a driving test, you need some perspective my man.
Harsh words maybe, but overcoming fears on your own is part of growing up and will do you good. Face your fears...don't look for the easy way out.
<grabs OP and shakes him by the shoulders>
Come on man your awesome enough to do this on your own!
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When I took my driving test it was just before my birthday, nice summer day and was having a party and a bbq later that day so was pretty chilled out.
I found that I just talked **** at the test guy the entire test, to keep myself calm. Some of them Im sure wouldnt like it, but I found it helped me no end and I passed first time
I found that I just talked **** at the test guy the entire test, to keep myself calm. Some of them Im sure wouldnt like it, but I found it helped me no end and I passed first time
OP what are you nervous about exactly? The fear of crashing? Pedestrians? Motorways?
I think that's a bit too harsh MookJong, comparing every day life with being blown up in Afghanistan, and q bit fact unreasonable to expect people to just "suck it up and move on". Life is complicated, the human psyche is complicated, and some people suffer genuine bouts of nerves through no fault of their own which can't just be remedied by turning on a switch in the back of your head. What seems simple to you and me is not the same for others.
I think that's a bit too harsh MookJong, comparing every day life with being blown up in Afghanistan, and q bit fact unreasonable to expect people to just "suck it up and move on". Life is complicated, the human psyche is complicated, and some people suffer genuine bouts of nerves through no fault of their own which can't just be remedied by turning on a switch in the back of your head. What seems simple to you and me is not the same for others.
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