Argamemnon
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This is what causes me to suffer most (for example at work/school). It is like fearing death, almost as if I'm about to be beheaded.
Argamemnon said:It is like fearing death, almost as if I'm about to be beheaded.
Halloween? Well, I'm not American and don't live in Americatheblank said:Maybe you should try assuming the character of someone who believes in himself, is confident, thinks positive thoughts and doesn't dwell on the negative? And since Halloween is right around the corner, maybe you could wear a costume of someone you wish you could be like and walk around for the entire day without breaking character?
I've never actually seen this movie, but you might want to try being like this guy: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0124819/
theblank said:Argamemnon said:It is like fearing death, almost as if I'm about to be beheaded.
Then you need to stay away from radical muslims lol!
Seriously, I have had performance anxiety my entire life and yet have made my living as a performer for the last 15 years. Some days are better than others, but I almost always feel tremendous fear when the pressure is on and all eyes are upon me. The only way I can survive this ridiculous, unnatural behavior I engage in, is to hide behind a mask or a character. Without this defense I am a total goober. With it I do okay, but still have some extremely awkward and embarrassing moments.
Maybe you should try assuming the character of someone who believes in himself, is confident, thinks positive thoughts and doesn't dwell on the negative? And since Halloween is right around the corner, maybe you could wear a costume of someone you wish you could be like and walk around for the entire day without breaking character?
I've never actually seen this movie, but you might want to try being like this guy: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0124819/