Performance anxiety comes in various forms. It can be referred to stage fright or fear of performing on stage or in front of an audience whether actually or potencially. It is often observed during public speaking and auditions or among athletes, artists and musicians. Its numerous symptoms include pounding heart, tremor in the hands and legs, diarrhea and dry mouth. Because of this, many performers use alcoholic beverages or certain drugs to ease their stage fright. Unfortunately, many cases only lead to alcoholism or addiction.
On the other hand, performance anxiety can also be referred to sexual problem or fear about engaging in any sexual activity. It can result in avoidance of sexual encounters, low self-esteem or self-worth, discorded relationship and sexual dysfunction. This form of performance anxiety can happen to anyone, any gender, any age, any personality type and in variety of ways causing general and wide spread problems with confidence. For men, this can put a damper on sexual arousal and cause loss of erection or inability to get or keep an erection. Moreover, performance anxiety can also reflect in how much passion, tenderness, intimacy and sensitivity a person feels toward his or her partner.
Whatever it may be, performance anxiety is very treatable. Many people just suffer with it, with all the limitations and negative emotions it imposes. In some cases, medication can be an answer but then there are also several self-help techniques that can be of advantage. Always be aware that prescription drugs has a danger of addiction with long-term use. There are techniques that works even better than prescription such as focusing on breathing or listening to music because it actually helps let go of the root cause of anxiety. Generally, be optimistic. This will naturally build confidence and makes one to perform easily at his best. It is important to let go of performance anxiety and be a more effective and confident performer.
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