Stage fright
Stage fright or performance anxiety is the anxiety, fear, or persistent phobia which may be aroused in an individual by the requirement to perform in front of an audience, whether actually or potentially (for example, when performing before a camera). In the context of public speaking, this may precede or accompany participation in any activity involving public self-presentation.
Causes[edit | edit source]
Stage fright may be a fear of failure, and the resultant anxiety can lead to impaired functioning or even total avoidance of performance. It has numerous manifestations: fluttering or pounding heart, tremor in the hands and legs, sweaty hands, diarrhea, facial nerve tics, dry mouth, and erectile dysfunction.
Treatment[edit | edit source]
Treatment for stage fright largely focuses on cognitive behavioral therapy, in which a therapist helps the patient identify the thoughts and feelings that lead to anxiety, and then replace them with more healthy, positive ways of thinking. Medications such as beta blockers and benzodiazepines can also be used in the short term to alleviate severe symptoms.
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