Is it normal to fall into deep depression for not passing an easy test?

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Hello, this is my first submission here, and... I just didn't know who else to turn to. I've just gotten back from my driving exam (Here in Brazil we have theorical and practical exams)... and I failed. 20/30, minimum was 21. I'm crying non-stop, specially knowing my friends basically "threatened" to make fun of me if I were to fail it, because all of them passed with 28 or 29... my mother was the first to know, and she said nothing, but I could feel her goddamn disappointment, and it hurt so goddamn bad... and then there's my father... who just stopped by my room while I was sulking to tell me he'd support me more if I was stupid but commited, but since that's not the case, I'm gaining no sympathy from him...

I feel alone and completely destroyed... I'm fantasising about driving a knife through my throat even though I know I'll never have the courage to do something like that, and I'm not even sure who to talk to or where to go...

I'm sorry if this wasted your time.

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  • Short4Words
    10 years ago

    I think you are taking this small "defeat" way too seriously. I failed my exam, felt like an idiot, and I took it to heart almost like you did. Big mistake. I didn't take it again for years, wanting to leave that memory behind and I didn't finally take it until my 18th or 19th year. I still have my g1 and that's it. It's the most basic license I can't drive on my own at the age of 21. The fact of the matter is that I don't regret failing the test it's that I regret not going back and trying it again sooner.

    Is that on option where you live? Can't you just study up and take it again?

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    • gabmed
      10 years ago

      Yes, I can, it just... I don't know, really dug into me. Thank you for the support.

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  • Karmasbitch
    10 years ago

    You are being awfully hard on yourself. =\
    Just be patient, it's just not the right time. Who knows, the universe could be saving you from a disaster. Say you passed, got your license and had a horrible accident had suffered brain damage? Perhaps the universe is just waiting for the right time for you to pass and it's safe for you!

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  • [Old Memory]
    10 years ago

    I get that failing a drivers test sucks because it means being able to go where you want but its not worth getting that upset over it. Just try it again. It took me about 3 times to pass.

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  • myboyfriendsbitch
    10 years ago

    There, there. I failed my first driving test because i am a bit nervous driving with strangers, and i didn't do much better the second time around, but i passed. Now i am a petty damn good driver. It will all work out for the best. You probably just had too much pressure on you, being the last of your friends to take the test and all.

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  • Hottigene
    10 years ago

    I hate that your hurting so bad Love but dont think of doing anything like that I know whats probley hurting the most is your friends being on you I dont understand So called friends doing.this they should support you not make you feel bad any way you just have to get back on the horse and do it again Hope everthing Works Out Sweety!

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    • myboyfriendsbitch
      10 years ago

      You just sound so damn lovable. I mean it. Keep loving.

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      • Hottigene
        10 years ago

        I will sweeetness like I Love you for saying This!!!!

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    • gabmed
      10 years ago

      v Basyically what She/He said. You're very loving and it's really nice to see something like this. Thank you for the support : )

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      • Hottigene
        10 years ago

        I Hope your your feeling better Sweety! and no more tears Ok I know it will be better next Time Love!!

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  • Short4Words
    10 years ago

    Well you're hurting yourself over nothing. Make your Dad proud. Who cares if you screwed up, just get it and show that you aren't willing to give up like this.

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  • imadragon
    10 years ago

    Hey, you were probably just not prepared enough, you can take it again, it's okay.

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  • Barugel_Azulay
    10 years ago

    I passed all of the tests except for the psychological one. Juat in case it makes you feel any better.

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  • gabmed
    10 years ago

    Thank you, everyone, I'm feeling much better : )

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  • Holzman67
    10 years ago

    I think there's a lot of melodrama attached to feelings of failure, don't beat yourself up. Let it only make you more determined. Sometimes it feels even better overcoming something that has challenged you, if everything was easy and we all succeeded everytime at everything we did where would the sense of achievement be?

    Sounds like you had a lot of external pressure on you and this has resulted in internal pressure. Your feelings of depression are probably made up of stress as well. Stress is counter productive. Next time you take the test try go in as clearheaded as you can.
    Good luck :)

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  • handsignals
    10 years ago

    Fuck it dude, shits not worth crying about.

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  • [Old Memory]
    10 years ago

    Crying.

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  • GuessWho
    10 years ago

    I fell into great ecstasy after acing a hard test.
    I have no idea what you're talking about.

    You're obviously not normal if you're failing tests - especially something as easy as a driving exam.

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