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It's been a while since I've been diagnosed with anxiety disorder, specifically performance anxiety recently I had to make a Public Speaking, and although I felt a bit calm but my body was shaking especially my arms. Is it advisable to take any kind of medication before such events?
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Do sports (at home, if you feel more confortable) but 3x 30min/week.
Eat more greens, oilseeds, fresh fruits and food rich in magnesium such as: raw spinach, fish, beans, lentils, avocados, brown rice, bananas, figs and chocolate.
If you have a pet, cuddle with it more often and take care of it. It will make you shift your focus from anxiety to something else.
Try to catch the sun everyday for 10mins.
Check your levels of vit D and B12 (adjust with supplements if needed).
Yoga, you can find plenty of stuff online.
Mindfulness meditation, itâs not hard, stick to it.
When you feel anxiety, let it come, donât fight against it. Take deep breath (inhale for 6 seconds, hold for 2, exhale for 6. Do it again). Just observe how tense and how bad you feel over nothing. Meditation can help to stand back.
Sleep enough (7 to 9hours/night).
Quit smoking and avoid drinking alcohol.
Smile. Smiling, even for nothing, tricks the mind and releases happy hormones.
Learn to manage your anxiety, itâs always going to be there because itâs a normal mechanism of protection but donât let it rule you anymore. You are not alone.
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Medications will help you to remain calm for a while, but as its effects subside you will notice the same running of thoughts and physical tension.
To manage those take professional help and resolved it from root.
Through hypnotherapy it is curable 100%
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Hi, I am sorry this happened. I am sure this takes away your confidence and makes you feel lesser than who you are. I’d like you to reflect upon a past incident where something similar happened and you didn’t feel good about that experience. It looks like that experience gets triggered once you speak in public. We will have to work on the subconscious hurt trauma and the fear that you have stored and release all emotions in a safe space. Once emotions are released in a safe space you’ll move into wellness. You’re brave! Shine ✨
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Book a session with me to work on the stage fright. Love and healing ❤️
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If you are having severe anxiety consult a psychiatrist. A combination of medication and psychotherapy is effective for treating anxiety disorder. You recently did public speaking and your body was shaking. To feel better you will have to work on managing your anxiety levels. If you are someone who is into public speaking go for it. Don’t lose hope because of an incident. To feel better consult a psychiatrist for medication and consult a psychologist for psychotherapy. A psychologist will help you manage anxiety levels. With a psychologist you can talk about the thoughts that come to your mind before speaking in front of a crowd. Positive thinking can help.
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Contact me for counselling session. Along with counselling I can suggest natural foods to calm the mind.
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Hi,lf you live with public speaking anxiety that is causing you significant distress you should consult a psychiatrist for medications You can consult a psychologist for therapy sessions.
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Systematic desensitisation etc are some techniques that will help you
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Rehearsing many times, Role pay, having positive talks are some self skills that you can adapt
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It is absolutely fine to feel like this. I am impressed by the fact that you made a public speaking even after being diagnosed. That shows that tou have the will to defeat it one day.
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All you need to do is book your counselling sessions with me and we can work on gain your self confidence and clear out your anxiety.
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Ms. Hema Sampath
Counselling Psychologist
18 yrs exp
Bangalore
Instead of looking for medicine, which is only a temporary solution, so I would sugfest you to consult a psychological Counselor /Therapist for to overcome this Anxiety issue permanently..
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Ms. Manasi Tambe
Counselling Psychologist
2 yrs exp
Pune
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I have used different techniques with people facing performance anxiety where medication will not be required.
Please book an appointment on Practo if you'd like.
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Ms. Naomi Bhatia
Counselling Psychologist
6 yrs exp
Mumbai
Anti anxiety medication can help before the events but if you are in a profession where such events will always be a part of your work profile then why not opt for psychotherapy and get to the root and seek professional help?
Even yoga, breathing and relaxation exercises can help.
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Try out psychotherapy, yoga, breathing to get to the problem in an indirect way rather than directly depending on medication
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Ms. Smriti
Counselling Psychologist
18 yrs exp
Bangalore
Yes..you can take medicine as well..but it can be cured with counseling as well..
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connect for counseling session.
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