That was a punch in the stomach. Auditioning for America's got talent is the worst thing for your anxiety. You would have to be heavily medicated to perform in front of millions of people. Sure, it is a chance of a lifetime but you have to look at your diagnosis and there is nothing your husband can do about it. It is constructive criticism but it is also life changing, the kind you would regret later

Have you spoken to your husband about your anxiety and how what he did made you feel? Don't feel like you have to go through with the audition, expecially if you haven't performed in front of an audience in a long time. It is ultimately your decision on whether or not you want to go through with the audition.

Thanks guys. I have been keeping up with my meds- that's for sure. I took to my friends/family via Facebook & quite a few of them had some great suggestions and he actually did some searching for songs that I could do with my eyes closed. I am feeling a little less anxious about the whole thing- if I pass on to the next round, fine. If not, I'll be fine too. It's just one more thing to cross off my bucket list. There's nothing to fear than fear itself. I am stronger than my anxiety & I will continue to fight it.

Good luck, and don't let your anxiety overcome something that you are passionate about. Even if you don't make it to the next round, at least you've proven to yourself that you have power over your anxiety.

Thank you @eittah65.

You're welcome! :)

Wow, you're a champion to even stare such a anxiety-producing situation in the face like you're doing! Whether you do or whether you don't, you deserve all sorts of hugs and high-fives for even thinking about it.
If you do do it, would you consider putting your whole story out there? I mean, if they know you live with anxiety, they won't give you a free pass, but they'll have the context for understanding and critiquing your performance more accurately.
Best wishes!

You have given me hope because of your courage. Fingers crossed!

I read your post and the first thing that came to my mind was "WOW"! I have trouble speaking in front of 4 people and you mentioned you don't sing for an audience any longer which means that at one time you did. Congrats and I know the anxiety level is high, but what a wonderful opportunity to prove to yourself and others that you have the courage to try. Don't worry about the criticism, just leave it roll off. All I can say is congrats! Give it your all and chock it up to your life book and the new chapter you will enter when it is all said and done. GO FOR IT!!! :) You a thousand times more courage than I ever would. Let us know how you make out please

Thanks guys! I am taking it seriously, but I am also trying to have fun with it. I had called my mother to let her know what her son-in-law did and she had a giggle. She giggled because my aunt from Canada who usually calls her late, called her at midnight to sing for a crowded room because they wanted to hear my mother sing. My mother sang to a crowded room via speaker from the States lol. It made me feel better... another thing that helped is although I have seen the crowd behind the judges- I will focus on the judges & only the judges. (Hopefully it will help with the butterflies)
I will definitely keep the post updated, but even if I don't get past the audition, I am conquering my fear and I can't make everyone happy. I can't show anyone in 90 seconds, what friends/family have heard me do for years.