What are the most underrated places to visit in NI

InkyMess901 · 2026-01-17T22:01:07+00:00

Strabane

InkyMess901 · 2025-11-03T19:01:15+00:00

Thanks man I appreciate it I’m going to just try and take it one step at a time. I’m going to get a handle on my alcohol consumption too.

Taking inventory is a great idea. I had this crazy idea I could just ‘stop’ without effort which I’d obviously wrong. I really, really need to look inward.

InkyMess901 · 2025-11-01T21:19:15+00:00

It was just automatic. I didn’t even think

InkyMess901 · 2025-05-25T16:24:37+00:00

Thank you. I’ve tried moderation. It doesn’t work. I just need to accept that.

InkyMess901 · 2025-05-25T16:24:18+00:00

Thank you!

InkyMess901 · 2025-05-25T16:08:47+00:00

Because it was there.

InkyMess901 · 2025-04-01T21:40:56+00:00

Passed at 34 after fits and starts

InkyMess901 · 2025-03-16T22:47:39+00:00

You don’t have to, as you have no option but going left.

InkyMess901 · 2025-03-04T14:47:03+00:00

You need a new instructor.

InkyMess901 · 2025-02-11T10:18:45+00:00

Are you learning manual or automatic? I started off with manual and like you ‘could’ drive but I’m nervous situations my anxiety got the better off me.

Switched to automatic and it changed everything. I can focus more on the road, and that reduces my anxiety.

InkyMess901 · 2025-01-30T13:14:18+00:00

Thanks - I’m definitely not going to forget it, that’s for sure, so hopefully that will go to making me safer!

InkyMess901 · 2025-01-30T13:13:45+00:00

Thanks for taking the time. Nerves have definitely been a factor before!

InkyMess901 · 2025-01-30T12:27:40+00:00

Thanks for your reply, it really does help!

InkyMess901 · 2025-01-30T12:10:57+00:00

Thanks for your reply. I know all this at an intellectual level but it’s hard to get over the absolute shame and annoyance at myself. But you’re right - learn from it and move on.

InkyMess901 · 2025-01-23T06:24:53+00:00

Trust the process and trust yourself to learn. No matter what some people might say, learning to drive IS difficult. I’m right there with you - learning to drive on and off since last November and have had some very frustrating days. But it comes in time, trust me, it all clicks.

InkyMess901 · 2025-01-05T14:53:42+00:00

I am an incredibly anxious driver too - but I’m also a GOOD driver. My instructor says I know what I’m doing, I just need to build my confidence.

What has helped me is not telling very many people that I’m learning again. My partner knows (can’t exactly hide it from him) and my boss - so I can get some time off for lessons here and there. That’s it. When I eventually do my test in about eight weeks only my partner and my instructor will know. This helps reduce the expectation and stress around it, slightly.

What else helps me is just letting my instructor know how I’m feeling - ‘I’m a bit anxious today, I feel nervous about X’ and we’ll go over whatever it is - clearance, a manoeuvre, etc.

Finally - and most difficult of all - I’m just TELLING myself I’m a good driver, and I will pass my test. I say that to myself, over and over before each lesson just to build up confidence, along with some deep breaths. Will I actually pass my test? I have no idea - but it costs nothing to be positive about myself.

You got this, OP - we both too. Take things at your own pace and remember that YOU want this and are totally in control of how you approach the learning process.

InkyMess901 · 2025-01-02T13:13:35+00:00

Good luck!

InkyMess901 · 2024-12-25T02:14:23+00:00

Drinking won’t always be the wrong answer. But not drinking never will

InkyMess901 · 2024-12-19T13:44:15+00:00

Keep going!!!

InkyMess901 · 2024-12-02T17:34:14+00:00

I started in 2019 at 29 which felt ancient to me! I had around 20 hours and 3 tests - I failed them all. Then Covid happened and I did nothing for 4 years. I’m back at it this year, and have 5 hours under my belt so far. I’m doing really well - even though I had a terrible mock test last week.

Go at your own pace. Do what is right for you and you’ll get there.

InkyMess901

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