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Hi This is something I have observed in me from my school days till now. Whenever I'm put in a spot or in the limelight I feel stressed and anxiety. In college and school I used to feel scared standing in front on everyone. I avoid social gatherings fearing how ppl look at me. Though did my MBA still I have that fear when talking in group calls in office or in meetings. I fumble when I'm nervous. Sometimes fears creep in that I might lose my job because I have lot of free time. During meetings where I have to speak..I feel damn damn nervous. If there is some event or some meeting or anything that needs me to stand in front of everyone or speak the whole day I feel heat in my body. Don't know if this is Anxiety, Stress or something else. Please help and guide.
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Hi, thanks for reaching out. From everything that you’ve mentioned, it looks like you face stage fright which leads to anxiety. This is a normal state to go through and this can happen due to multiple reasons: Unrealistic assessment of what is expected of you Underestimation of your capabilities Overestimation of the opinion of others Unrealistic expectations of others' responses to anxiety Overestimation of the idea of ​​rejection Now there are many ways to prevent it: Always keep in mind the present, not the past or the future Try not to obsess about being perfect Look at the end of the stage or who is smiling and forget the criticism of the public Try not to dramatise mistakes Try imagine what it would be like if nobody was watching You can also try to do some breathing exercises before the particular event starts. We would highly recommend you to approach a professional counsellor/mental health practitioner who would be able to guide you through in a safe and non-judgemental manner. It is perfectly okay to seek out professional help from mental health practitioners from organisations or independent set ups. Credits: Kaushik Kataria, intern at Heart It Out
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Hi, it looks like you get anxious in social situations and this has been happening since childhood. You feel nervous when you are on group calls or when you have to speak in front of a crowd. It is important to remember that you are a brave person. Even though you feel nervous in social situations you still have the courage to attend meetings. You just need to avoid feeling too anxious in front of a crowd, a good solution for this is counseling. You are a brave and ambitious person you just need to focus on not being too anxious. With counseling sessions you will be fine.
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Dear human, thank you for sharing and reaching out. I appreciate you for seeking help because you've taken a significant step in your mental health journey. From what you've mentioned, it sounds like you are experiencing anxiety and specifically social anxiety, because social gatherings makes you nervous and it has gone to an extent where you avoid such events. The cardinal factor of anxiety is avoiding the factor/person/situation that triggers it. However, diagnosing here with such limited information can be misguiding. I recommend you to seek therapy from a mental health professional to vent out your pent up anxious energy in a safe space, process them, identify the irrational thought process related to anxiety and modify them. Meanwhile, you can try doing the following: 1. Journaling - Write down your thoughts whenever you feel anxious, it helps to vent out your anxious thoughts and energy and also reflect on what can be the possible reasons for your concern. It also allows you to view the issue from a third person perspective and objectify it. 2. Talk to someone - Talk to a friend/loved one about your concerns. Sharing your experiences is also a form of venting out and you might relaxed and validated. 3. Mindfulness and breathing - Focusing on the present moment helps to refrain yourself from the irrational anxious thoughts. Mindfulness can be practiced through small techniques and doing it regularly helps to manifest mindfulness in your daily life. 5-4-3-2-1 technique - name five things that you can see around you, four things that you can hear, three things that you can touch/feel, two things that you can smell and one thing that you can taste. 4-7-8 breathing exercise - Inhale for 4 secs, hold your breath for 7 secs and exhale slowly for 8 secs. Hope this helps :) Take care!
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You are having stage phobia, apprehensive about your performance and over cautious. You need to consult a clinical psychologist. A wholistic approach like relaxation techniques, fear elimination ( graded exposure or flooding), and cognitive behaviour therapy will help you overcome your problem. This may involve approximately 20 to 30 sessions over a period of 3 to 4 months.
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Hello...It seems you are suffering from social anxiety and performance anxiety. It can be treated with therapy sessions. Please consult a psychologiat. You can contact me through practo app
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consult a psychologist and start therapy sessions.
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It looks like that you are going through a social anxiety.. It can also be named as performance anxiety.. You can overcome this issue by Seeking a professional support.. Consult a psychological Counselor.
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You can reach me by using the link given below for more details :- https://prac.to/hema-sampath-psychologist-dir
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Hi... What you're experiencing is called 'Social Anxiety'. It is quite common and can be addressed with Counselling/Psychotherapy. Even if you are an introvert, that doesn't mean you cannot learn skills like public speaking, group discussion, leading a meeting, etc. With constant support and encouragement you can change this thing in your life and overcome this fear.
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Start taking Counselling Sessions from a Psychologist on Weekly Basis. To Seek my Services Online you can Google me or visit my Website (https://gunjanmaithil.wixsite.com/therapy)
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Try participating in group activities beyond your office hours, where you can work upon your social skills.
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