Hello,

I'm really sorry, this probably sounds like a beyond dumb question. Basically, in a nutshell, I have severe anxiety disorders and have been dependent on my parents for help with most things for many years but I'm trying really hard to establish a better sense of independence so I'm asking the internet for help/advice so I can do this myself instead of getting them to do it on my behalf bla...bla...bla...

Anyways...

I want to book a driving lesson, I've found a teacher near me that I like the look of and am keen to learn with but now I have to initiate contact by sending her a message and I'm not exactly sure what to say/how to word it? Does just saying "Hello, do you have any lessons available?" sound ok? (It's a contact form so already got my name and contact info.)

Maybe begin by messaging the driving teacher, "I am eager to learn how to drive and become more independent. Do you have room in your schedule to take on a new student?"

Along the way, she does need to know about your anxiety issues.

May I ask your age?

If I remember right you should be twenty or so. In college? I think you already have a good approach but maybe lack CONFIDENCE?

I'm not exactly sure what to say/how to word it?
Get excided about it. receiving a $100 tip for delivering a pizza excited.
Talk to her like your talking to a friend, somebody you've known for years.

Hiya,

Thank you for your reply!

I know that I need to disclose it and was planning to do it the first time we met...Do you think that's kicking it too far down the road?

I'm 20 :)

Thank you for your answer! :)

I am 20, but not in college.

Confidence isn't really my strong suit lol.

I guess I'm gonna have to develop some actual social skills then lol (I do have some, just a bit out of practice more than anything).

Write down what you want to say, and practice it in front of a mirror.

Yeah, that's a good idea! Thank youu :)