Learn to Prevent Stage Fright
Sam Chapman
December 17, 2009
Stage fright is a kind of anxiety that is very common in people, but it is not limited to performing. The kind of anxiety people have when experiencing stage fright can come on at other times and can be triggered by things other than performing. The good news is that there are effective natural treatments that can help you learn to your prevent stage fright
Stage fright can also be called performance anxiety. Performance anxiety can come on before speaking in public. It can come on when being called on in a meeting or when in a class. It can come on when someone is receiving an award. Some people even experience this kind of a anxiety when a group sings happy birthday to them. Performance anxiety or stage fright can be triggered any time the attention of many people is on a single individual.
What does stage fright feel like? Stage fright can come on very suddenly depending on the situation. Someone who is planning a performance or a presentation can have stage fright come on slowly and it can build over a couple of days or the day of the performance. For others, like those being called on in a class, it can come on very rapidly.
The kind of anxiety people experiencing stage fright can have a variety of symptoms. Some of the most common symptoms of stage fright include a racing heartbeat, hot flashes or chills, trembling, tingling in the limbs and a shortness of breath. In more severe case, symptoms can include nausea, an absolutely pounding heartbeat and a feeling of panic.
Natural treatment of stage fright can be very effective. The basic goal of the treatment is to have the person learn to relax in order to prevent stage fright from developing in the first place. Relaxation exercises can include deep breathing exercises or meditation. Getting enough exercise and eating right are very helpful. Avoiding stimulants like caffeine can help. Visualization techniques can be very helpful.
The thing about anxiety associated with stage fright is that it is usually a learned behavior and as such, it can be unlearned.
Author Bio:
Sam Chapman has lived and worked in the Austin, TX area since 1987 and has experienced anxiety first hand with family members. Learn more about natural anxiety treatments and how to stop panic attacks.
Stage fright can also be called performance anxiety. Performance anxiety can come on before speaking in public. It can come on when being called on in a meeting or when in a class. It can come on when someone is receiving an award. Some people even experience this kind of a anxiety when a group sings happy birthday to them. Performance anxiety or stage fright can be triggered any time the attention of many people is on a single individual.
What does stage fright feel like? Stage fright can come on very suddenly depending on the situation. Someone who is planning a performance or a presentation can have stage fright come on slowly and it can build over a couple of days or the day of the performance. For others, like those being called on in a class, it can come on very rapidly.
The kind of anxiety people experiencing stage fright can have a variety of symptoms. Some of the most common symptoms of stage fright include a racing heartbeat, hot flashes or chills, trembling, tingling in the limbs and a shortness of breath. In more severe case, symptoms can include nausea, an absolutely pounding heartbeat and a feeling of panic.
Natural treatment of stage fright can be very effective. The basic goal of the treatment is to have the person learn to relax in order to prevent stage fright from developing in the first place. Relaxation exercises can include deep breathing exercises or meditation. Getting enough exercise and eating right are very helpful. Avoiding stimulants like caffeine can help. Visualization techniques can be very helpful.
The thing about anxiety associated with stage fright is that it is usually a learned behavior and as such, it can be unlearned.
Author Bio:
Sam Chapman has lived and worked in the Austin, TX area since 1987 and has experienced anxiety first hand with family members. Learn more about natural anxiety treatments and how to stop panic attacks.
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