Hi ManyApricot and welcome to Beyond Blue
Oh, learning to drive is hard. I understand your anxiety, especially when you get yelled at. Doesn't help does it?
There are many things to do for anxiety. I'm just wondering if you have browsed of our forums? Under the Mental Health Conditions category, there is the Anxiety forum where a thread Self Help Tips for Managing Anxiety can be found if your are interested. This might be a good starting point.
The other is - do you have anyone you can talk to about how you feel who doesn't think you're a drama queen? For example, do you see a doctor or a health professional? They may help you to understand anxiety, what happens and what may be the cause for you getting anxious (besides the obvious - your dad yelling at you).
When I first learnt to drive - my dad took me out for one lesson (yes, he yelled to, but when I look back he had good call to do so, as I wasn't turning a corner just going straight ahead into someones yard.) He decided to not teach me and paid for driving lessons. He couldn't take it - it made him very anxious too. So 2 anxious people in the car doesn't help - at all. Maybe someone else in your family who maybe a little less anxious who could teach you to drive? Or I know in some communities there are people who volunteer to be the learned driver for learners. Is there anything like that in your community?
What is it that would make your driving lesson less anxious? Could you talk to your dad (or your mum) about these things?
Hope some of this helps ManyApricot. Your not alone. Keep reaching out if and when you want to.
Kind regards
PamelaR