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Originally Posted by SW_PA_Couple  I saw a few wrong answers here so I felt I had to weigh in. What exploringRM says is correct. Get rest. Drink very little or even no alcohol. Stay relaxed. You'll do fine.
~Michael |
Wrong answers? When it comes to performance anxiety are there really wrong answers or suggestions as to what to try to get around it? The reasons for it vary per person, I can't see where any answer or suggestion can be declared absolutely right or wrong. I think assuming that alcohol is the only cause is a bit jumping.
We've dealt with this issue around here, alcohol has very little to do with it, for us/him it's more an issue of distractions (both mental and those physically in front of him - other people in the room, distracted by what's going on with me etc). The OP is going to have to do some trial and error to figure out what is causing the problem for them. Limiting alcohol is maybe a good place to start but don't assume it will automatically fix the problem, and don't get too upset if it doesn't.