u/Igotthisnameguys

A few years ago, I posted here, because I decided to tackle my anxiety by using a bicycle. Basically, my main fear was that I'd make a mistake and seriously hurt someone else. And using a bicycle basically lowered the stakes.

Well, today I post here, because I finally have a driver's license! It was a very stressfull (and expensive) endevour, and I don't have a car yet, but just having made it this far feels great. I'm still nervous on the road. But give me a few months, I'm sure it will get better.

The cycling did really help, but so did a very patient driving instructor. I basically spent my first few lessons just learning to stay calm. And for the practical exam, I basically used a lot of placebos. Everyone believing in me, telling myself that the examiner would be nice, a cheap tire profile gauge I declared to be a lucky charm, basically anything I could think of to calm myself. And, well, that seems to have worked for me.

Edit: OG Post