Performance Anxiety

Performance anxiety is the exceeding anxiety levels that a person experiences thinking of the performance or act even before it happens. The act can be anything like performing on a stage in front of a crowd, giving an examination, talking to new people, sex, etc. The thought of failure stops them from doing the act or underperform compared to their skills, ultimately leading to low self-esteem and self-doubt. People with social anxiety tend to develop performance anxiety. As a result, tremors, nausea, dizziness, breathlessness, sweating, etc., occur. Deep breathing exercises, meditation, and psychological therapy can help.