Anxiety about driving a big truck.

There are bigger objects to operate, Ships and Jumbo jets so a little 53' trailers isn't that big compared to those items.

 

Valid point.... Though Ships and Jumbo Jets don't have to deal with four wheelers

 

Really, are they being positive ? Hmm
Yes nervousness is normal, expect and try to learn from it.
I just recently taught one of the most intelligent people I know how to drive a car (hes 30) he was rightfully nervous the entire time, if he had said he was not nervous I would have been really scared to ride with and teach him
Two of the main symptoms of gluten intolerance are Anxiety and depression, I have gluten intolerance so I have really cut back on the bread and or buy the gluten free stuff, no I dont have celiacs crap.

Also St. Johns wart is an herb that helps with depression and anxiety.
If you have already paid for the schooling then at least for for the training and see how it goes, if you are normal you will start out nervous and become less so with every day you train.
Also balancing your blood sugar is also very doable, two big things help with that eating less sugar and regular cardio, why cardio ....it balances your blood sugar.
But before you spend any more money why dont you go look into a DOT physical at a local clinic, if you cant pass that the rest wont matter.

 

I'm sure this is joke but just in case it's not, DON'T drive a truck. You haven't worked in 20 years, try McDonalds first and see if you can even hold a job. We already seem to have plenty of drivers who are mentally on the edge and you need to figure all that out before you start pushing a 40 ton missile down the road.

 

Almost hit a horse in the dark last night. That is some anxiety. I hope it did not get hit later. This was Lincoln MT.

 

This question really hits home for me in my current situation.

I've been driving for about 5.5 years. Love driving truck. It's been my favorite job and I could see myself retiring as a truck driver.

Recently, for the first time in my life, I was admitted to the hospital after visiting the ER for pain in an umbilical hernia. After thorough poking and prodding, they recommended I get my hernia fixed and get my gallbladder removed at the same time. I gave it the go ahead and was admitted to surgery the next day. I've never had surgery and never been under anesthesia.

So, they send me home the day after the surgery and tell me I should be good to go back to work in 2 weeks. About 3 days after I was home, I woke up at midnight with a panic attack. I couldn't breathe, I felt restless, I felt like I needed to run but had no where to run. It almost felt like I was a prisoner of my own body. I had five my similar attacks in the following 1.5 weeks. Between these attacks I found myself to be anxiety ridden, worrying about my future, worrying about my dad dying, just obsessively worrying about everything. I haven't been able to shake it.

I decided to go back to work after the recommended time. I was okay while driving, but the minute I got in that cramped sleeper berth, I had a claustrophobic panic attack that made me feel like I was going to suffocate. I started to pace around the sleeper berth. I'm having major digestive issues and pain as well. I decided to come back home and give it some more time. I was able to put my lease on hold so I can figure this out.

I've been on an herbal remedy obsession. I've bought ashwaghanda, kava kava, kratom, b12 supplements, digestive aids, on and on. If I don't start getting better, it may end my career. The point I'm making is that anxiety and panic attacks are no joke and they definitely are hard to manage in a cramped sleeper berth, over the road, and away from quick access to doctors and a support network.

 

I think you just unconsciously or subconsciously realized we do not live forever. And we are very vulnerable to many things in this world. Many people live in a delusion their whole life until life slaps them in the face.
Elogs stress me out, racing a clock all day. And I have missed passing of my family while on the road. It still eats at me, every day.

 

I'm kind of in the same situation and decided to look into this after 3 years of school for construction. But my 2 cents, go for it. If it doesn't work, at least you tried. And if it doesn't, check out this site. might be something for you here. I knew people who worked as "camp managers", they collect the money for the spaces,enforce the rules, stock wood, etc... Minimal people contact, you get to live in you camper with your buddy and take hikes in some spectacular places. Best of luck.... CoolWorks.com – Jobs in Great Places And yes, probably should post your state or region to give members an idea of the market area.

 

That didn't affect me!