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Have Lot Of Anxiety And Stress, In Tension, Need To Speak Publicly. Trembling, Feeling Twitchy Or Being Easily Startled. Suggestions?
am 17 years old and when i am put in public speaking situations i have symptoms such as
-Constant worrying or obsession about small or large concerns
Restlessness and feeling keyed up or on edge
Difficulty concentrating or your mind "going blank"
Muscle tension or muscle aches
Trembling, feeling twitchy or being easily startled
Shortness of breath or rapid heartbeat
Even when meeting new people and carrying a conversation i have symptoms such as these.It feels impossible to control. I try to breathe and relax but it just wont go away.
Public speaking situations are my worst fears. I try to avoid them at all cost and even reading a sentence out of a book has become exremely difficult.
Any help would be great,thankyou
-Constant worrying or obsession about small or large concerns
Restlessness and feeling keyed up or on edge
Difficulty concentrating or your mind "going blank"
Muscle tension or muscle aches
Trembling, feeling twitchy or being easily startled
Shortness of breath or rapid heartbeat
Even when meeting new people and carrying a conversation i have symptoms such as these.It feels impossible to control. I try to breathe and relax but it just wont go away.
Public speaking situations are my worst fears. I try to avoid them at all cost and even reading a sentence out of a book has become exremely difficult.
Any help would be great,thankyou
Thu, 22 Aug 2013
Hi, thanks for writing to HCM.
All your symptoms in the description suggests that you could be suffering with Anxiety Neurosis.
Anti anxiety medications may of some help in alleviating your symptoms.
You need to consult a Psychologist for further management.
Hope this information is helpful. Good day
All your symptoms in the description suggests that you could be suffering with Anxiety Neurosis.
Anti anxiety medications may of some help in alleviating your symptoms.
You need to consult a Psychologist for further management.
Hope this information is helpful. Good day
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