Symptoms
A physical symptom in the chest that often occurs with performance anxiety.
What is increased heart rate?
A therapeutic technique that helps reframe negative thoughts related to anxiety.
A famous singer who admitted to having severe performance anxiety before live shows.
Who is Adele?
An emotional symptom that can make someone feel overwhelmed or detached from their performance
What is dissociation?
A relaxation technique that involves tensing and then relaxing muscle groups to reduce anxiety
Progressive muscle relaxation
The term for when people thrive off of stress.
What is eustress?
A cognitive symptom that can make it difficult for someone to focus on the task at hand during a performance
What are racing thoughts?
A treatment that allows performers to view a positive future where their performance goes well.
What is visualization?
The hormone that most contributes to performance anxiety.
What is adrenaline?
This symptom causes one to focus too much on themselves.
What is self-consciousness or excessive self-criticism?
A technique helps people focus on the present moment and stop overthinking performance outcomes
What is mindfulness meditation?
The term for the fear of public speaking, which affects up to 75% of people.
What is glossophobia