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How to Overcome Stage Fright Fast

While stage fright is a natural response to what many people consider a scary situation, it is almost never welcome. If you have ever found yourself feeling overwhelmed with fright before an important presentation or speech, you probably…

Why Does Stage Fright Occur?

Stage fright is the nervousness, anxiousness, fear and phobia caused by having to perform or speak in front of an audience. The audience does not have to be live (as in the case of television) or large; even speaking in front of three or…

Stage Fright Phobia

The "stage fright phobia," or more simply "stage fright," is the fear of being in certain places or in certain situations, such as on stage, in front of people. The technical term for this fear is "topophobia" and understanding it and…

Inderal for Stage Fright and Anxiety

Propranolol, more commonly known by its brand name Inderal, is commonly used to treat high blood pressure and other heart conditions. However, since it helps to quell many symptoms associated with nervousness and stage fright, it is also…

Drug Treatment for Stage Fright

Many people experience anxiety or stage fright when required to stand up before an audience. This condition can be as mild as dry mouth, or the sufferer may exhibit a few tremors and a little sweat. In severe cases, the person may be…

How Can Children Overcome Stage Fright?

Proper Breathing Techniques Teach your child diaphragmatic breathing, the kind that actors use. Demonstrate how when he breathes this way, his stomach extends like a balloon, and when he exhales, his stomach flattens again. Show your…

Treatment for Stage Fright

Stage fright doesn't have to paralyze you. At some point, everyone feels this fear, from professional actors to businessmen at a meeting. Stage fright ranges in severity from a common performance anxiety to a social phobia that needs…