Prayers request for two things

BeaFlower · Feb 25, 2016, 04:21 PM

I have two things that make me worry.
First, after some years of not driving, tomorrow I'm going make to driving school to practice. I'm really afraid that the instructor won't be patient, or however that I don't like the lesson and get discouraged about my abilities, and renounce again...
Second, since several days I have twinges in my chest...especially in certain moments and positions, but not only. I don't want to go to the doctor yet, because it scares me...it's not too painful...but it makes me worry a bit.
Thanks

SeekerOfLife · Feb 27, 2016, 04:17 AM

Hi Beaflower. For me, to learn to drive took a lot of practice, of course. One crucial thing I learned is to never rush anything you are doing. For example, when I was learning to parallel park, other drivers were impatient, and would honk at me. I would just wave them on. Do not let other impatient drivers rush you. If they are in a hurry, they can just go around.
As far as having chest twinges, it may just be anxiety. I, myself, would tell the instructor about my anxiety. And don't forget to take deep breaths whenever you feel tight or anxious. I do know how you feel.

avlady · Feb 27, 2016, 10:18 AM

i also think you're experiencing anxiety. good luck driving!!!

barbella · Feb 27, 2016, 10:45 AM

Hi BeaFlower, you are in my prayers. I hope that all goes well for you.
Wishing you all the best.
p.s. if you're OK with it, can you give us an update as to how things went?

Hope 51 · Feb 27, 2016, 11:06 AM

I am praying for you BeaFlower.

Thank you for sharing your concerns and for reaching out and asking for prayer.
Rely on Him...He will carry you through every step of the way.

(Please keep us posted...thanks)

BeaFlower · Feb 27, 2016, 03:39 PM

Thanks for prayers and for asking updates

Yesterday I drove with the instructor and it went well. I didn't drive very well actually, I have to practice. But the instructor was kind, that is important for me. Hope to be a bit less scared next time. Please go on praying.
Seeker, your suggestion is very wise. The instructor told me not to have hurry too.
The twinges are diminishing a bit these days, maybe. Hope it's a good sign. But I don't know if it's because of anxiety, because I have them especially when I am in certain positions or laugh or breath deeply. But now less.
Thanks to you all

Hugs.

Hope 51 · Feb 27, 2016, 09:58 PM

That's a wonderful report BeaFlower!! Am so glad it went well and you had a kind driving instructor guiding you yesterday.

That the twinges are lessening is a blessing. I believe that is a good sign.

Thanks for the update. I am praying for you.

BeaFlower · Feb 28, 2016, 06:55 AM

Thanks

It's a wonderful feeling to know you are praying for me.

barbella · Feb 28, 2016, 11:43 AM

Thank you for posting the update! I think you did well - you are out there and doing your best. Practice is definitely important. You are in my prayers.

CoffeeLove · Feb 29, 2016, 07:30 AM

I will hold you in my prayers BeaFlower.

BeaFlower · Feb 29, 2016, 02:44 PM

Thanks

The twinges seem to have gone or almost, so thanks for the prayers. But now I'm having tachycardia quite often, like in past; for anxiety, in my t's opinion.
And there is always the problem with driving.

Hope 51 · Feb 29, 2016, 07:10 PM

Hi BeaFlower.

I am continually praying for you.
He will supply the strength and peace you need to get through.
Cling to Him and don't let go.

Hope 51 · Mar 01, 2016, 12:18 PM

How are things going BeaFlower?

avlady · Mar 01, 2016, 12:35 PM

im praying too-you'll do great!!!

BeaFlower · Mar 01, 2016, 12:51 PM

Thanks for caring and for praying

Nothing changed...still some tachycardia for anxiety, but I don't think it's dangerous...hopefully. And no twinges anymore

Now I'm worried also for other things...my dissertation that is going slowly, interviews for apprenticeship...all stressful things. Please keep me in your prayers in general.
Love you all

barbella · Mar 11, 2016, 06:31 PM

You are still in my prayers.

BeaFlower · Mar 12, 2016, 04:09 PM

Thanks barbella for thinking of me! It means a lot

These days I had some twinges again

Though not as bad as before. And I have tachycardia quite often.
I'll talk to my t...she thinks tachycardia is for anxiety but didn't tell me if I have to do something...

Hope 51 · Mar 13, 2016, 08:51 AM

You've been on my mind BeaFlower. Sorry to hear you had twinges again and are having tachycardia quite often. Know that God is stronger than any emotion or physical symptom. He is guiding you step by step through all of this.

Keep leaning on Him. I am praying for you.

Sending hugs

BeaFlower · Mar 14, 2016, 06:33 AM

Thank you so much

Little Lulu · Mar 14, 2016, 06:41 AM

BeaFlower, I hope you feel better soon. We moved to a new state last year and I had tachycardia also from the stress. I also had anxiety about driving in a much bigger town than I came from. And a new job to learn.

Fast forward to now and things are much better. Just took time and some support to get through it all. Glad you are reaching out and seeking the help you need until you get on better footing.

BeaFlower · Mar 14, 2016, 03:32 PM

Thanks

I drove other times...it's not that it really goes badly but I'm always anxious and I always have the impression not to be able and not to control the car. How know how much time I'll take to learn...