What are some techniques to lower my anxiety level while in class?
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I had this exact same problem in 7th grade.  Before the year was over I just stopped going to school and starting homeschooling.  Your are way ahead of me, though.  It took me years to get up the courage to go to the doctor to get on some medication.  I've been on meds for a couple years now and I still think about returning to high school for my senior year.... but I just don't think I could handle it.  Go back to the doctor and have him check your dosage, it took awhile to get mine correct.  Maybe you just need a touch more medication every day to help.  This probably did help much, but I just wanted to let you know that you are far from the only one out there having this problem. : )
473770
Be prepared. Know your topic. Get a good night's sleep the night before. Take deep breaths to try to relax. Don't think about the grade you need to get on the presentation. Try to think about how fun it will be to share your information with others. If you make a mistake during the presentation, don't beat yourself up. Take a deep breath and continue. Anxiety lessens the more times you have to give a presentation.
982492
Don't worry about it, a drama class it the best place to be to get rid of your shyness, your teacher should be able to show you techniques to help with your shyness and your probably not the only one in class who's shy, stick with the class and be brave.
808645
Probably becuase the class is boring. Try taking notes so that you will have to focus. And try getting more sleep and a good breakfast.
374558
Take a class.  It'll force you to learn on days when you don't feel like learning.
678666
Remember everyone is nervous presenting in front of the class  sometimes, even people who do it all the time.  Also remember that the people in front of you understand that you are nervous and most will feel sympathy for you because they know how they will feel when it is their turn.  And you will get better with practice if you choose to continue with courses or a job that requires you to give presentations.\n\nBe well prepared.  Practice in front of a mirror.  Tape yourself and watch the tape and make notes about things to correct.  Plan some activity to get the class involved which will take the pressure off you for a few minutes and give you a breather.  Before your presentation try some deep breathing exercises.  Arrive early to get ready.  Get a good night's sleep the night before.  Prepare a handout or two for the class.  Use an ice breaker to get people laughing, including you.  It is hard to be nervous when you are laughing.  Be light hearted about it all.  Don't take yourself too seriously - this too shall pass, and in the overall scheme of  things it won't seem like such a big deal.\n\nI've included a link to a bit of reading that might help.
157149
Eat a little something about an hour before your presentation - you don't want to pass out from low blood sugar due to your anxiety first of all. \n\nSecond, practice some breathing and relaxing exercises before your speech. Take a slow deep breath in with the nose, slow exhale from the mouth. Then do several mouth exercises - say the vowels A,E,I,O,U with very exaggerated facial muscle use - stretching each one as far as you can while saying them out loud. This will relax the facial muscles that you will use to speak as well as smile.\n\nForcing a smile, even when you don't feel it on the inside, really can improve your mood. \n\nDon't look directly at the people you are speaking to. Look just above their heads - they will not realize you are not actually looking at them.\n\nTry to relax. People are just people. To put it bluntly, we all still sit on the toilet, barf when we're sick, blow boogers out of our noses, do stupid things, have problems at home, etc. etc. etc. Don't ever put anyone on a pedestal, no matter who they are - it's easier to speak to people when you realize they are not above you.
260404
I'm sure you already do some things to help, but I am going to list many ways to help calm you down.  I taught Instructors in the Marines for 13 years.  \n\nNumber one rule \n\nKnow your Material, Know your Material, Know your Material\n\nOther Rules\n\nTry to include humor during your attention getter, always being sure the humor aplies to the subject matter, and is appropriate.\n\nPick a friend in the class or audience, someone who smiles at you, and begin the presentation to that person, once you are going than move your eye contact around the room.\n\nIf you can relate the subject matter to a language your students understand,  using todays musical artists, or clothing lines,  or even parts of speech, the class will warm up to you and you to them.\n\nThere are so many, remember confidence is the key, and the way to confidence is through knowledge. Know your subject!\n\nP.S.  The old saying about picturing someone in the class or audience is naked, doesnt work.  It's easy to forget what you are discussing when your laughing that hard.\n\nBest of Luck,  Your gonna be a Great Teacher!
67106
Do not study for all of your classes at the same time.\nFirst, pick the class that is either most difficult (or the one where your work is due soon) and concentrate only on that class. \nThen, make sure to take a break for awhile before studying the next subject. It takes a little bit of time for you to clear your head and refocus on a new subject so take that time to eat a snack, phone a friend, or check your email. Then when you feel "refreshed", tackle the next subject.\n\nI hope this helps. It works for me.
621285
"concentrate "\n\nwell always position urselves ( in terms of ur seating) at such a place where u can b in maximum distance of dose of ur friends who keep disturbing most frequently\n~*~ in subjects of ur interest try 2 involve urselves completely into d subject\n~*~ in subjects wch u dont like drink water b4 d class ( try washing face too) it usually works\n~*~ n if u think dere is sum prob wid d tacher's teachin skills i.e she/he is unable 2 create interest by makin d subject interesting den better sekk administrative help or try tokin 2 d teacher concerned
1072278
Try this: "set the stage."  That means that you can create a time and place and atmosphere where you are going to be working.   Turn off the tv or turn it down very low so you can hear voices and you will not feel so alone.  Get away from the tv set, so you can not see the screen; get a comfortable chair, table, and writing area; settle yourself in a comfortable position; then take a deep breathe -in through your nose, slowly out your mouth-let your shoulders relax and sag a little; now, that you are ready.  DON'T LET THE HOMEWORK SCARE YOU.  It's only paper, ink, and pencil.  Do your best.  Trust yourself and do this for yourself.  Now, that you have finished that piece of work, have a little break, or a soda; then tackle the next thing.  You could even make a list of what you need to do and mark off each one AFTER you do it.  Then you will see how much you have accomplished.  This worked for three school kids that I knew personally.  Good Luck and Blessings.
108677
Try keeping a glass of water nearby, for drinking during and after your lectures.  also, write more and try to talk less.  When your throath starts hurting, stop talking  and give students a reading assignment or ask them to anser questions.
275091
Speaking from experience, you just need to relax. I have a problem with test anxiety as well, and my brother, who is a very intelligent man told me to study, but don't wear myself out doing it. When you get tired, put the books down, and do something else. Take your mind off from it for a while, and when you get back to it, you will be able to understand it better. When you put your mind on overload, things get scrambled! Good luck! I hope you do well!
574873
Its always good to break the ice with a joke or witty remark. Dont worry about being nervous and shaky, if you are doing a speech for school everyone knows what you feel like. Be your natural self - dont try to be extremely proper or news anchorman like. Just be yourself, study what you wanna say, so you dont have to use to many notes. Use gestures and mimik where appropriate.
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This is what I have discovered.  Read over the material in the book or your notes from class (as soon after the class as possible).  Have a small tape recorder next to you and turn it on while you say in your own words the important things to remember to do well in the test.   Once you have the tape, listen to it several times especially times that are available as multitask times (ie.  while driving the car, walking, jogging, working out.  You can even listen when you want to take a nap.  Just start listening and go ahead and fall asleep if you want, it can't hurt as long as you listen to your own tape as many times as possible.  If the lectures are recordable then you can also make a tape of the instructors lecture.  Listen a zillion times and you will have the stuff practically memorized with almost no effort.
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Yoga, or some deep breathing. Try stretching or taking a nap. Take breaks when studying and don't overload yourself. Here is good site with some stress-relief help! \n\nhttp://ww4.lhj.com/lhj/category.jhtml?categoryid=/templatedata/lhj/category/data/LivingInBalance.xml
280735
Find some good psych textbooks.  There you go.\n\nPS:  You still don't have it yet...do you....getting a little anxious?  Wriging your hands....twiddling your thumbs....  what if you don't find one?\n\nTHE WALLS ARE CLOSING IN!  QUICK!  GO To YOUR SAFE ROOM!  lol