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Stay Calm Under Pressure
Performance anxiety
Also called Stage fright and choking under pressure, Stage fright, Fear of public speaking, Choking under pressure, Big-game nerves
Who it's forA man who wants to stay calm and perform when it counts: a big meeting, a speech, a match, a hard conversation.
When to see a doctor
- Sudden chest pain that does not go away, spreads to the arm, neck or jaw, or comes with sweating or shortness of breath: emergency help now.
- Chest pain that comes and goes: see your doctor.
- Regular panic attacks, a rush of fear with a racing heart, often for no clear reason: see your doctor.
- A fear of social situations that does not go away and affects everyday life, work or relationships, not just big moments: see your doctor, and start Confident Around People.
I am not a doctor. This is not medical advice. This is self-education. Every dose on this page is the one a trial used, quoted from the trial. It is not a prescription. Talk to a physician who has your history before anything in the With a doctor group.