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Nerves
Hi I would be greatful if anyone can help with any ideas on how to deal with nerves and shyness. I currently have alot of things in my life where i need to keep control of my nerves.
I am soon taking my driving test, A levels and a new job as a waitress but I am finding my nerves are getting in the way, I start shaking, going bright red and I carnt speak properly. A few times I have failed a few exams because my nerves got the better of me.
I would be greatful for any help. Thank you.
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Sounds like you do have a lot of stress going on. If it's really a problem, there are drugs that can help deal with panic disorders. If you want to handle these things drug-free, then there are other ways.
When you get nervous, your brain triggers a physical reaction and dumps adrenaline into your system. Your heart races, your breathing gets short, and you shake. (this is called a fight-or-flight reaction.) It can help to realize that you're not going to die, it's just your brain stem freaking out on you. Breathing deeply and slowly can help break that reaction and slow your heart rate. Focusing on your breath instead of on the test (or whatever) can help you break the mental fixation.
Some people find meditation or contemplative prayer to be helpful; others swear by repetitive exercise. I like exercise myself, as I get bored sitting in one place. Qigong and yoga emphasize focused thought along with physical movement. Find something that works for you, that allows you to clear your head out and focus only on what you're doing.
And something that helped me deal with test anxiety was just attitude: walk in thinking you've already passed the test. Even if you don't know an exact answer, a lot of times you can eliminate wrong answers through logic.
Hope this helps.
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okay well i have delt with diagnosed anxiety since i was 5 and i can relate to how you feel. its taken me until now to figure out what i needed to do. everyone has something to calm their nerves but they just need to find out what it is, my friend downloaded music and bought a cd of soothing sounds like rain and birds etc... and she listens to that. for me, i need to think of something else, for example, if i am thinking about a big test or something and i hear myself saying oh your gonna fail and do really bad and you will fail the term blah blah blah, i need to like repeat what is being said around me, if im in school and the teachger is talking, i will say whatever she is sayign in my head, i find it helpful for myself. if none of that works try going to a psycologist, i had to go and now im on medicine and it helps a lot.
if you need anything else just message me
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