Woman patient to psychiatrist:
Doctor. I have this awful fear of driveing tests. I approach the car and I start getting nervous. When I get into the car, my heart starts racing. Then, when I close the door, I feel trapped and as though a panic attack is coming on.
Doctor to woman patient:
It is not unusual to have a fear of tests. Many share such a fear. Maybe it would help you if you were to tell the examiner about your fears before taking the test.
Woman patient to the psychiatrist:
But Doctor, I am the examiner!