how to cure nerves?

[-Savage-]

Ok, my bike test is on wednesday, but even though its only monday im still bricking it!

found it hard to sleep last night, feel sick when i think about my test, and just generall symptoms of nervousness.

does that fishermans friend, or rescue remedy work for nerves? or do you think a wee whiskey might help.

im terrified that i might fail my test, as the next 1 wont be until january sometime!

got a bike lesson later today, and i just know im going to botch it somehow!

why isnt there a tablet to subdue the chemicals released when your nervous.
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[G]

January isn't too far away .

How about finding the exact date there's another test available (check other local towns as well, as they may have shorter lists) - then at least you know you've got say four weeks to wait until you can redo your test if you do fail.

Even six or seven weeks isn't /that/ long, especially if you want to get some practice in.

[dainesefreak]

Keep wanking till you pass out exhausted, works for me.

[Annabella]

Try some Rescue Remedy.
https://www.bachflower.com/BFE-RescueRem.jpg

I used to get very nervous before concerts and exams and carried a bottle around with me.

Two drops on your tongue and a few minutes later you feel more relaxed.

Before you go to sleep, count your breathing. Count to 10 breathing in, hold your breath for 10, and then, most importantly, breath out slowly for 10.
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[dainesefreak]

Oi Anna stop being so helpful, you've got slightly more yellow than me!

[Annabella]

Yea, but you have a better bike than me so we're quits


You could also try some worry dolls - my (slightly strange, but wonderful) mother swears by them

https://store1.yimg.com/I/gmcatalog_1871_11717194

You tell your worries to them, then put them back in their little bag, and sleep with them under your pillow. During the night they go all magical and take away your worries

Personally I think her worries are more likely to disappear because she has the memory of a goldfish, usually induced by alcoholic beverages.
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[dainesefreak]

My dad's bigger than you da, oh hang on that was a compliment I think.

[bidman]

Hey, I tried a few calming tablets for mine but they all seemed to make me drowsy, not what you want whilst riding a bike. Am sure you'll be fine mate just keep your head up and concentrate, you'l soon forget about the nerves , Dan
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[DrJustice]

I was shitting myself 2nd time (was fine first time) best if you can try with the attitude of "if I pass great ,if not so fucking what I can always do it again " .

I made so many cock ups in my second test due to nerves ,turning the wrong way ,not turning at all .........pulling out in front of a car ..........and I passed

Good luck dude

[Nb]

I used some calming tablets called kalms (non drowsy herbal stuff). I also ate a banana right before the test. Goodluck.
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[.....]

Five pints of Stella and a fat spliff calmed me down a treat before my test

[The Old Geeza]

[stephencassid...]

I bought some Kalms from Boots and started taking them a few days before my test, on the morning of the test I was still nervous but no where near as nervous as I thought I would have been and on the actual test I was totally relaxed. Now whether that was down to the Kalms or not I couldnt say but it can't harm to give them a try.

Good luck

Ste

[SimonB]

When I did my test I ate about 3 or 4 bananas like people suggested. It helped a bit as I was more bothered about how full I was instead of my nerves.

Good Luck BTW

[tony532]

i was really nervous before my test.

the way i calmed down was. at the point where the examiner says to you warm the bike up when they go to get on thier bike or into the car in my case.

i just did some controlled deep breathing.

and focused on how i was going to ride. how i was going to do live savers,the u-turn e.t.c.

i passed with 3 minors and i bet you i was more nervous than you are.


that will work just calm yourself down at that point i had a couple of minutes to focus.

best of luck

[ISLAND GIRL]

I just know that I will be chatting away to myself all the way around on my test, I am really getting butterflies in my stomach these last few days, trouble sleeping too as it just play on my mind. I will take a few bananas before I have my test and take some deep breaths too, then all I can do is my best and try and do everything right, I have never been so worried about something in my life in yrs!

[Misc]

It's bad for the 1st few turnings then you will start to enjoy it. Hopfully you won't have to do any stops or big turns for a few minutes as it's only like 20 minutes long & it flies past.

Good luck mate

[-Savage-]

well here goes dudes and dudettes.

FUCKKKKKKKK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

erm, i think ive just cacked me pants

LOL, wil report back about 14:00

will the examiner mind if i pull in alomg the road at some stage to throw up???

il find out for yas.


oooohhhh shit, here goes nothin........
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Peugeot Speedfight 100, Kymco Hipster 125, GSXR750K5, Jawa TS 350

[dainesefreak]

Good luck.

[Davo]

Although you probably won't see this in time, Good Luck!

My mate swears by Strawberry Yoghurt before taking a big test, I had some before my car test and my second bike test and I've passed on those occasions.

[Parmo Paul]

Even though you be on the road as I type this, good luck!!


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[-Savage-]

well ive only gone and done it!!!

4 minors, 2 for being in wrong gear, 1st instead of 2nd, 1 for going too close to the kerb on a left hander, and 1 for not doing a lifesaver when i turned right!!!!!! HAHAHA
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Peugeot Speedfight 100, Kymco Hipster 125, GSXR750K5, Jawa TS 350

[stephencassid...]

Congrats

Was it as bad as you expected then?

[-Savage-]

worse!

lol, no it wasnt too bad, the examiner had a funny accent, so it kinda made the situation a bit lighter, and i was raining, so i was cold and wet, and didnt have much mental capasity left for worrying lol
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Peugeot Speedfight 100, Kymco Hipster 125, GSXR750K5, Jawa TS 350

[Misc]

Nice one matey

What was the worst bit? Mine was the u-turn as it could go wrong at any time