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Does any one know what i could do for this? Is there pills or something i could take to calm my nerves?
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It sounds as though you have a form of anxiety called social anxiety disorder. It usually means that people get especially nervous around other people. In your case it only happens when talking one on one to people, which is good because your situation could be worse. Depending on how serious a problem this is for you, you could either take a deep breath, focus on what you are talking about to the person, and then focus carefully on your words and facial movements. If you feel that this is not possible, you can see a doctor or psychiatrist for medication. They will most likely subscribe you a pill like zoloft which is excellent for anxiety and anxiety related disorders. I understand having this condition can be unpleasant because people may ask you what is wrong, think you are sick or taking drugs, etc. Not many people are aware of this condition and may take it the wrong way. I hope that this information helps to shed some light for you, and I wish you all the best in overcoming this.
Do you have tourette's syndrome? I once worked with a person that had a very mild case of tourette's. When he was stressed or put on the spot he would have facial tics. He was able to manage the tics behaviorally by practicing stress management techniques, and also by preparing himself for events where he might be put on the spot.
You seem to indicate that you feel like this is an anxiety problem, why? It very well could be, but I was wondering your thought process.
There are medications that can help with the symptoms you describe, but nothing over the counter. I'd suggest going to your family physican.
The down side to some of these medications is that you end up feeling woozy or disconnected from yourself. The up side is that it will limit this nasty circle you're in --> the more you worry about occurrences --> the more you increase your stress level --> the more it will occur.
It might be better for you to see a psychiatrist/psychotherapist who can help you talk out your thought process and show you tricks to diminishing your anxiety.
Another thought is to talk with a public speaking coach who can also help you get use to the spotlight/pressure associated with some speaking occasions. This immersion/practice will allow you to lessen your anxiety and perhaps lessen your symptoms.
Good luck!!
It would be well worth the expense to find a therapist that specializes in Cognitive Behavior Therapy and spend 2 or 3 sessions learning how to extinguish this problem. Probably some kind of anxiety but it would be reckless of me to diagnose you here.
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It might be a sign of a neurological dysfunction with an underlying problem go talk to a doc
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