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Q: Nervousness??!?
I have to recite a drama monologue in front of 300 people.....any suggestions as to how to get over nervousness?

A: Nerves are a great thing! I never feel comfortable on stage unless I'm nervous before a show. Frank Sinatra once said: "It's good to be nervous. People like it when you're nervous. It shows you care. If you don't care, why should they?" Once you're on stage, the nerves seem to melt away. If you're on a fully lit stage, you cannot even see beyond the first two rows of the audience anyway. For monologues, focus on one person at a time and believe, TRULY believe, that you are only speaking to that one person. When you get to a change of direction in the monologue, change to another person and speak only to them. Speaking to one person is a lot better than speaking to three hundred.

Q: How can panic and nervousness be overcome in a self defense situation?
I mean, how to be psichological and mentally prepared in order to avoid panic and nervousness in a self defense situation?

A: get a gun You got a gun, you don't have to work out. l ain't working out. l ain't jogging. You got pecs, l got Tecs.

Q: How can I overcome nervousness when this girl is near?
I like this girl at my school a lot, and we talk regularly, but before I begin a conversation, I get very nervous, and until I pass the state of nervousness my heartbeats skip. How can I fix this? Sometimes, I get so nervous, the conversation is not very long or interesting, usually because I forget what to say as soon as I think of something meaningful to say. When I see her walking in the hallway, its like my heart skips a beat, it just feels weird. How can I stop being less nervous, and more direct and forward?

A: what you really need to do is relax and stop acting like this girl is your entire world and anything/everything she does influences you . . . ask yourself, how you'd feel if she said she no longer wanted to talk to you? . . . or if you saw her out with another boy? . . . would you be devastated??? . . . you need to treat her like one of your guy friends: tease her, give her a hard time, make jokes, etc . . . act like whatever affect she has will not effect on you . . . good luck

Q: How do I control my nervousness when talking with authority?
I always get really nervous when talking with those in authority such as my boss, professors, and interviewers. How do I control my nervousness or at least try not to show it? I tend to talk really fast when I get nervous and my body gets really tense and my voice gets shaky.

A: While waiting to go in to speak to "authority" figures do some calm deep breathing to counts of six, holding your breath for a count of six between each inhale and exhale. Now that you are relaxed, relax :) Yer' cool! A conversation is just an exchange of information - no matter who you are talking to. You are there to give and/or get information to reach a common goal. You are on the same side. The fact that someone has authority status does not mean they are there to look down on you. They have been trusted with that responsibility because they are qualified to guide you. Don't worry that you will say the wrong thing. And don't be afraid to ask questions as they come up during the conversation. It doesn't make you look stupid, it shows you are interested and it helps you see the situation through their eyes more clearly. You stay in the conversation and don't get left behind on some fuzzy point stressing out that you don't know what the heck they are talking about. Avoid being defensive when getting feedback. Do not take it personally and it will keep your emotions even and your demeanor calm. They are just giving you information so that you can do the job better. Always tell your boss, professor, authority figure what worked before you tell them what didn't. Establish early in any status report that you are a problem solver so authority figures will stay calm when you deliver less satisfying news. This will help avoid getting off on the wrong foot about a subject.

Q: How should I ease my nervousness of flying for the first time?
I sail on a little sailboat, so I'm told flying is smoother. I'm fifteen and never flew before. There is a big school trip next year that requires flying, so I'm flying from NY to BOS on a JetBlue E190 to ease my nervousness associated with flying. Any suggestions? Does music help? Oh, and a realivte told me that due to the new security procedures the lines in PHL are hurrendous. How are they at JFK at 7 AM?

A: If you like word search puzzle books, that would be excellent, or music to soothe you is a good choice also! I had never flown before, and I flew from Detroit, Mi to Honolulu, Hi!! I didnt have any problems whatsoever! So, NY to Bos, will be a breeze!!

Q: What are some signs of nervousness to other people and yourself?
Hello yahoo answerers, I want to know what kind of external ways that you can see other people's nervousness. Also what are some internal ways you can see yourself nervous? 10 points goes to more informative answer plus thumb's up as well. Thank you for your time and help.

A: External ways: you can often tell someone is nervous if they are making small useless movements such as tapping their fingers, feet, fidgiting, shifiting around in their seat, or larger things such as pacing. Restlessness in general is a pretty big sign. More involuntary movements are signs too, such as shaky hands, excessive blinking. Often when someone is nervous they will not look you in the eye. Their voice can be shaky. For less "severe" nervousness, they may simply be glancing around the room a lot, or seem distracted. Internal signs: increased heartrate, sweating, headache or other body aches, feeling of not being able to breathe normally (shortness of breath, a feeling of compression in the chest, or simply fast breathing), nausea, loss of appetite or sudden hunger, in more extreme cases where psychological problems exist, an all-out panic attack may occur, where all these symptoms plus more come on. A person will often be able to see the external signs listed above in themselves.

Q: What can I do to get rid of intense nervousness?
I have a very serious problem that is ruining my life, and this started happening about a week ago. About 2 or 3 weeks ago, I vomited because I was sick, and before that, I didn't vomit for over three years. Since the time I vomited, I got nervous or uncomfortable very quickly for no reason, ESPECIALLY when I was not at home or in front of a lot of people. This nervousness and panicking always gets me nauseous for no reason, and it is making my life very uncomfortable. A week ago, we went on vacation to Florida and I got nauseous for almost everyday while we were there. Even though I never really vomited from this nervousness, at points it really feels like I am, and I might if this problem continues. Yesterday, we were flying on planes and driving all day to get back home...I felt nauseous the whole time until we got home, sometimes I was sure I was gonna vomit, but I try to distract myself quickly to halt it. School started today, and while walking to the school I felt great, once I got inside I felt a little nervous, then at a point I really got nervous, but it stopped after a few minutes and I felt great until after lunch. I ate lunch went to a period and started getting a little nervous. After the class we went to the auditorium to hear the principal talk. The whole 9th grade was there and I felt extremely nervous and felt like vomiting. I went to the nurse, relaxed, felt better and went to the last period. I was panicking and extremely nervous and again at points felt like throwing up. I made it through the day of school, and felt better again walking back home and arriving home. I'm extremely upset right now, because I worry everyday that school is gonna be like this. Last year I enjoyed going to school and vacation, and NEVER had this problem in my life, and now I am upset by the fact that this is happening to me, and that it is ruining everything that I used to love to do and eat. Since this has never happend to me before, I trust that this problem can be mended without medicine, without going to the doctor, and without going anywhere. I DO NOT drink alcohol, nor do I do drugs, I am healthy and athletic. Since all of this started to happen after I had food poisoning and vomited, I think I may have a fear of vomiting. The thought of me vomiting makes me nervous and nauseous, which makes me feel like vomiting, and I am worrying that I will someday from this nervousness. I hate vomiting so much, and I hate the way you vomit, I don't want to give details because that will disgust me. I know that it is healthy to vomit, IF YOU ARE SICK. I know these facts that vomiting is good for you, if you are sick. I am not becoming sick, I am becoming nervous and panicking to the point that I feel nauseous. If I don't eat, I do feel better, but then I become hungry, and eat a lot, and then a little while after I eat I get nervous and feel nauseous. I take one nerve pill before going to school, but it doesn't help much. This is starting to massacre me and the things that I used to love to do. I need it to stop as soon as possible. The answer that helps most will receive best answer... Please I need help, and I appreciate your serious answers. Thank you.

A: i am the same way. before i started taking zoloft, if i drunk whiskey or beer while i was feeling this way, i actually puked. its a horrible feeling i know. you have social anxiety and u need to get some medicine, zoloft works for me, but go to a doctor and he'll help you find a good medication for you

Q: What are some tips for overcoming nervousness when performing?
I sing a lot in front of fairly large audiences, sometimes solo sometimes as a group. Even though I have been singing for so long, how can I overcome my nervousness?

A: This may (or may not) come as a shock to you but "nervousness" is not a bad thing. Nervousness is your mind and body telling you that you care about what it is you are about to do. You feel a huge sense of responsibility to give your audience the best possible performance you can possibly give. Allow this energy to work for you, not against you. Those little butterflies in your stomach are your friends. If (and/or when) you lose this nervousness before appearing in front of any audience is when you'll have a real dilemma. Don't ever lose it. This will be the first surefire sign that your love for performing and your passion for singing is losing it's luster.

Q: How can I stop my nervousness and shyness?
I am a male person 19 year old and experience nervousness,shyness and anxiety quite often.Nervousness leads to uncontrollable blushing in my face also when I walk for a long distance and sit I feel nervous sensations in my legs.I also want to know that how the sympathetic and the para sympathetic nervous system work in our body.I want to get rid of my nervousnees. Please help me out.

A: My martial arts teacher taught us "deep breathing" exercises and meditation for anxiety and relaxation. It just takes a little practice and costs you nothing. If you feel that relaxation exercises are not for you, consult your family doctor. They can medicate for anxiety. However, many people think that taking meds is only treating the symptoms of the anxiety rather than the cause of the anxiety. If you have an Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) at work, you may want to speak with a counselor. They helped me after my father died. I feel, however, for shyness, you need to put yourself in situations where you must deal with other people. If you can, take a Dale Carnegie course or join Toastmasters. The best way to deal with an anxiety producing situation is to confront it at every opportunity. You will learn to master the situation and Habituation may be the answer. Habituation occurs when we learn not to respond to repeated occurrences of a stimulus. It has been used to de-senthesize people who are afraid of flying on an airplane, and it may be an answer to your problems. You may want to work with a counselor or clinical social worker on this matter.

Q: What is the best way to get rid of nervousness?
During a tennis match if I am losing, I will get nervous and start to hit not as well as I could because I tense up and hit more cautiously. Moving my feet helps a little, but is there a better way to get rid of nervousness? Oh and pretending that the score is 0 to 0 does not work for me.

A: I would recommend focusing on your next play as opposed to the score. Decide where you want the ball to go and then put it there with your serve or return. Concentrating on the specific actions involved in each step of the game and connecting them to the higher goal you have of scoring a point and then to the higher goal of winning the game, set and ultimately the match should help you. Also, thinking too much can create unwanted anxiety as well. The skilled photographer doesn't have to spend all of their time focused on the camera; if they do they'll miss the shot. This being the case, perhaps a greater confidence in your fundamentals would free you to enjoy the match as opposed to worrying about the mechanics of playing the game. Which basically means more practice = more confidence.

Q: As a musician how do you overcome nervousness on stage?
Ok, so I'm a musician and I know that I'm good enough to be on stage but the only thing keeping me back is nervousness. I have been on stage twice now but I don't perform my best because of the nervousness...Got any Advice?

A: It's slightly bizarre, but I once had a teacher make this comment: "Do you really think that they care that much about you?" Sure everyone is watching you, but only a jerk is sitting there waiting for you to mess up. And do you really care what that person thinks? Take a deep breath and exhale (the exhale part is important). Find someone who will be in the audience and who is willing to work with you in advance and will be supportive. If you start to freak out then just focus on that person and exhale. Take your time to gather your thoughts before the show/presentation. You don't have to race through it. Personally, I tend to ramble and interject lots of ers, yeahs, and uhs when I speak. If you are giving a presentation then index cards work wonders to help you keep your place and prevent your from mumbling. Everyone gets nervous in some setting. I sing, and by the end of high school I had completely conquered my stage fright. I could stand in front of a large group of people and be perfectly comfortable. Then, when I got to college and had to sing in front of my fellow music majors my nerves came back. The first time I sang in class I had to literally put my hand on my leg because my leg wouldn't stop shaking. But the next time it wasn't quite as bad, and the time after that it was a little easier. Keep it up and eventually you will find the stage fright management technique that works best for you. Good luck!

Q: What can i do to decrease my nervousness?
I'm kinda a shy guy and when theres a conversation, I'm nervous and don't talk much when its a conversation including more then 2 people. What can i do to help me calm my nervousness and act like myself? Is there anything i can do like meditate the night before or take certain pills or don't drink coffee, like that kind of advice to calm my nerves.

A: there are herbal pills that really do reduce anxiety and don't make you feel out of it. they contain something branded "Relora" ( a patented, standardised, proprietary blend of 2 plant extracts magnolia officinalis and phellodenron amurense) It is sold in health food stores and it goes under several name brands--some add other things but the active ingredient is Relora. Also, I think that if you try using this supplement, and then you go and have normal conversations, then you will get used to just talking without getting nervous and you won't need the supplements anymore. I've used it when I was majorly anxious and stressed out about some things and it works.

Q: How do you get over the fear and nervousness of your first kiss?
Question is as stated - how do you get past the nervousness of going in for your first kiss?

A: just think of how much you like the person. and you will get over the nervousness. all you have to remember is that everyone has a first kiss. and its okay to mess up.

Q: What can I do to get rid of nervousness immediately?
Sometimes I have to perform in front of a lot of people and I get really nervous and sometimes it is embarassing. When this occurs sometimes I wonder if there is anything that I can do to get rid of nervousness immediately. Let me know if anyone knows of anything.

A: Well think about this: Alot of people who are also performing are way to nervous they are only thinking about themselves and not really thinking about you. Everyone else is just hoping for the best and looking only for the good things you do,not the bad. Calm down,relax and have fun. Thats what performing is all about, having fun.

Q: What are some good ways to get over everyday nervousness?
What are some good ways to get over everyday nervousness?

A: A lot of our anxieties comes from thoughts about the future. The problem is is that we have no idea how accurate these thoughts are. Situations usually don't turn out near as badly as we imagine they will. Our thoughts are no more real than the day dreams we make up, but we treat them as if they were real. The trick is learning to recognize this self talk and the impact it has on you. I recommend read "Taming Your Gremlin" by Rick Carson. Also, you might want to check out EFT. It's not your typical psychological approach... but it works. There is a free work book at the following website: http://www2.emofree.com/default.htm Good luck.