It is perfectly natural to feel anxious when we are dependent on a particular outcome that would have a material impact on our livelihood at a particular moment in time. This level of anxiety is sufficient to release natural hormones into our body that enhances our performance to enable us to reach the desired goal.
However too much anxiety can be destructive, countering the positive effect and preventing us from realising the full potential in our lives, be it professional or social. When we are required to perform in front of others, particularly strangers, the anxiety can become extreme.
We will all experience different and varied symptoms in these circumstances such as panic attacks, sweating, increased heart rate, hyperventilation, nausea, shaking, insomnia, increased urination, the need to defecate, blushing, stammering, going blank, dizziness/feinting, hair loss (alopecia), nail biting, anger, erectile dysfunction or impotence.
Traditional and Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapy is highly effective in treating a variety of performance anxiety such as Public Speaking, Exams, Business Meetings and Presentations, Interviews, Sports performance, Relationships including sexual performance.