Im not sure if they work hand in hand. Im 100% sure I have anxiety whenever I have to give a speech in front of 5 or more ppl I get that roller coaster feeling in my stomach. My hands start sweating I might even shake a little lol it’s so embarrassing any tips on how to overcome that ?
Drs won't prescibe meds because I have heart issues, so I'm somewhere floating in the ocean most of the time. Haha Also DBT is really amazing for anxiety, ADHD stuff etc. Mindfulness is a big proponent of DBT.
Cnochanel, I have social anxiety. I don't really have any good suggestions for you here, but have a *hug*.. One thing that might help a bit.. talk about it. You are definitely not the only one who feels like that. Maybe it will help open the door to seeing them as regular people again, instead of judgy eyeballs (that actually really are just regular people who get just as nervous about presentations etc as we do lol!) Also.. for your stomach, Google Gingies. They are ginger chews. They help with motion sickness and chemo related nausea etc. Maybe they will work for you too :)
Also, when I'm in a good place in my mind, I remind myself that the people I present my work to will never truly see or know the real me. That's why I can playfully sell them different versions of myself, have fun with it, and create a 'mask' that protects me from others' judgments, just like glasses protect the eyes from the sun. Besides, on the other side are people who struggle with similar problems :) If you are open about your difficulties and challenges, they will likely be understanding, and you'll gain sympathy by being honest. But remember not to overshare ;)
It sounds more like a panic attack, but yeah, it's still a difficult thing to deal with. People with undiagnosed ADHD tend to have tendencies towards anxiety and depression. I've been experiencing extreme anxiety attacks after taking my meds until I switched to non-stimulant ones, which have eased my nervous system, and now I don't experience anxiety as a result! And when it comes to dealing with panic attacks before, for example, presenting a project, try first to find a calm place where you can focus on your breathing (5 seconds inhale - 5 seconds hold - 5 seconds exhale - 5 seconds hold); try to name 5 things you see within your field of vision, then 5 sounds you hear, and maybe even try to distinguish 5 different smells :) Focus on the sensation of your clothing against your skin and keep breathing. Locate where in your body the feeling of anxiety arises (usually in the chest) and imagine mentally reducing that sensation to the size of a matchbox and tuck it away there. If possible, apply a pack of frozen peas (or any other frozen item) to your chest - it quickly calms the nervous system. You can also hold an ice cube in your hand. And when you start the presentation, begin with a small joke to lighten the atmosphere :) After the first slide, as you get engrossed in your storytelling, anxiety will naturally subside!
