What makes you nervous?
I’m naturally a nervous/anxious person, so really what doesn’t make me nervous. But I’ll highlight the big factors here in this post.
- Semi-trucks on the highway – This stems from PTSD I have from a major accident. It makes me incredibly uncomfortable and nervous, especially when I see them begin to swerve or wobble. People usually know when I’m in the car to speed on by them.
- Driving in the city – I used to really enjoy driving in our city, however things have gotten so bad that I get nervous behind the wheel of the car. It’s not me I’m worried about really, I’m a fairly good driver (if I do say so myself). What makes me nervous is the idiots on the road who run red lights, don’t signal, swim through the cars and constantly switching lanes, etc.
- Parties/gatherings – Especially when it’s new people I’m being introduced to. I have social anxiety and it makes me super nervous to have to strike up conversations with people I don’t really know. I can usually make it through, generally hoping they can’t see me sweating buckets from my nerves and anxiety. I tend to end up very quiet when I meet new people.
- Being late – It may sound silly, but I’m a pretty punctual personal so when it comes to being late I get nervous. I will let people know I’m running behind, I don’t want them to think I’m being rude and it’s just polite frankly.
- Hospitals – Nervous beyond belief and to be completely transparent I hate them. I worry about all the illness just sitting around, if things were cleaned properly, the bedside manner from staff, etc. There is a lot to be nervous about in hospitals in my opinion. Plus past experiences come into effect for this one.
- Being in front of crowds/Public speaking – I mean this made me panic nervous since high school. I used to do everything in my power to get out of these. I would get nervous if I messed up, being judged on my appearance, on my presentation materials, etc. I feared I wouldn’t know how to answer a question someone asked and I’d look foolish. I’m that kind of crazy! It’s not just presentations, I don’t enjoy karaoke or anything like that which puts me as the center of attention.
- Interviews – Is it just me or does anyone else hate talking themselves up for employers? It makes me so incredibly nervous to have to sit in front of a stranger or sometimes multiple strangers and talk about qualifications, answer problem solving questions, etc. It’s brutal! What’s even worse is if they give you some sort of test to do….yeah I’ve had a few of those interviews as well. No thanks! HATE THEM!
- Roller coasters – Yeah, this one makes me nervous. The possibilities of it breaking down, malfunctioning or death….well I tend to stay clear of them these days.
- Natural Bodies of water – Yup I get panic nervous being in or on a lake or ocean. You will never see me on a cruise, I won’t get on a boat (unless forced), if I go in the lake I cling to my husband and I mean literally wrap my legs around his waist as he holds me. The reason being is I don’t know what’s in there. I admire and love being by these gorgeous bodies of water and I am absolutely fascinated with sea life, however do I want to be up close and personal with it…..no! Anything could be in there, even dead bodies; animal or human. Think about that next time!
- Being a good mom – This has made me nervous for as long as I can remember, even before my husband and I started to try for kids. I was worried about raising smart, sweet and polite kids and being a kind, loving mom. I feared I would be too stern or not be able to provide for my kids, etc. I think deep down it’s a fear all women have.
Now these are not in any particular order, but being a good mom would be top of the list if I had to pick. But as you can tell these are just some things that makes me nervous. I know, I know….seems like I’m a crazy person.
Maybe.
But just know I wasn’t always this way, I became this way over a mountain of different life experiences I’ve had.
Until next time…
Ciao!
Mama on the Move 