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Extreme social anxiety, overthinking
I have extreme anxiety, nervousness, and overthinking, especially about an upcoming presentation on November 14th. My doctor prescribed Necito 5, but it will take weeks to be effective. I need a medication that provides immediate relief or works within a day. Additionally, I have slightly low blood pressure and a high heart rate, so please consider these factors when suggesting a medication.
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It's important to consult with your doctor before making any changes to your medication regimen, especially given your medical history of low blood pressure and high heart rate. They can provide personalized advice based on your specific needs and medical conditions.
However, here are some general strategies that may help manage anxiety and nervousness in the short term:
* Relaxation techniques: Practice deep breathing exercises, meditation, or yoga to calm your mind and body.
* Mindfulness techniques: Focus on the present moment and observe your thoughts without judgment.
* Healthy lifestyle: Ensure you're getting enough sleep, eating a balanced diet, and exercising regularly.
* Professional help: Consider seeking therapy or counseling to address the underlying causes of your anxiety and develop long-term coping strategies.
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For immediate relief of extreme anxiety, consider practicing deep breathing, progressive muscle relaxation, or mindfulness techniques to calm your mind and body.
Visualization exercises, where you imagine the presentation going well, can also help reduce overthinking.
Since physical symptoms like a high heart rate are present, gentle physical activity, like a short walk, may help stabilize your feelings.
Discuss with me over chat for alternative strategies for quick relief. Remember, you’re strong, and support is always available
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whenever you feel anxiety try to -Do a Simple Activity: Walk, hum a song, or splash water on your face to reset your mind.
or Take a walk or stroll in a park nearby, especially if it has a grass bed and walk barefoot to feel fresh.
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Remember- Don’t Use Your Phone Excessively: Endless scrolling or reading can increase anxiety.
Avoid Caffeine or Sugary Drinks: These can make nervousness and a racing mind worse.
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Take therapy, please, social anxiety can be cured
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For immediate relief from anxiety, your doctor may consider prescribing a fast-acting medication like an anxiolytic (e.g., lorazepam) or beta-blockers (e.g., propranolol) to help with physical symptoms. However, it's essential to consult your doctor to ensure it's safe, especially considering your low blood pressure.
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Sorry to hear that you are dealing with this.
You may additionally try counselling for your socio emotional concerns.
Contact me for a session.
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Your symptoms are that of anxiety as u have mentioned before.u can calm urself by listening to calming music or by distracting urself in other hobby.
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Ms. Rizwana Parvin T M
Counselling Psychologist
7 yrs exp
Coimbatore
- Take lot of fluid and change to warm liquid diet
- Practise deep breathing
- Overthinking can be stopped by relaxation that's why I am suggesting deep breathing exercises. Or om meditation too can be practised.
- Regarding nervousness, practise in front of mirror at home.
- Practise as much as you can, it will reduce anxiety
- Unplug once in a while and listen to calm music or zen meditation sounds
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Consult me for the same.
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Remember it is exam anxiety it will disappear once exams are over. All the best.
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Ms. Hema Sampath
Counselling Psychologist
18 yrs exp
Bangalore
Would suggest you to consult a psychological Counselor to understand yourself better and to overcome this issue..
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Dr. Gargi Bansal (PhD)
Counselling Psychologist
18 yrs exp
Noida
Hi..anxiety before any presentation or public speaking is typical but if it’s occurring abnormally and is making u nervous so that you are unable to perform is a concern..so few steps can be
1) Be familiar with the slides thoroughly..so that you feel more confident about it
2) practice presentation of slides in front of mirror or your family members
3) Try to think about cross question that can arise and also your answers
4) Be positive and confident about your skills
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Ms. Pooja Gupta
Counselling Psychologist
8 yrs exp
Delhi
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Try to Consider non-pharmacological strategies along with medication such as deep breathing exercises, mindfulness, and visualisation techniques to help manage your anxiety leading up to the presentation. And these medication could not prescribed here. for that you need to consult Doctor in person.
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Ms. Usha Sathish
Psychologist
7 yrs exp
Bangalore
It's very normal to experience anxiety when you have to do a presentation in front of an audience especially when you have stage fear. You can practice giving the presentation in front of a mirror or in front of your close friends and family that you trust. It will help you deal with stage fear
All the best
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A therapist can help you with the stage fear and anxiety issues
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Ms. Neha Sachdev
Psychologist
11 yrs exp
Delhi
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Is this your first time presenting a ppt?
First and foremost, giving a presentation can be extremely overwhelming. You would be going through thoughts like “ what if I mess it up?? It will be humiliating l. What will people think of me? I need to be perfect. “
Don’t worry. Think n focus on the efforts that u have put into the presentation. Don’t think about the results. It’s the efforts that count n visible. Sure you want to give ur best. Work on it. Don’t be stressed.
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Say to yourself that you will do ur best.
Imagine yourself to be smiling at the presentation. And facilitating the presentation with confidence
Enjoy the presentation, and don’t take it as a burden.
People will think, let them think.
I can do this while people make judgments.
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Dr. Prem Kumar
Counselling Psychologist
6 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Hi Dear,
I understand your situation. Just relax, everything will be fine.
To release the stress or the tenstion, do 14 cycles of left nostril breathing and smile.
Also Practice mindfulness and do little exercise.
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Ms. Smriti
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18 yrs exp
Bangalore
Connect with psychiatrist
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