Introduction

Stage fright, what exactly is it? In medical terms stage fright is really a performance anxiety. Being up in front of a few or even hundreds of people can be your living nightmare. Your body reacts to the situation just as it would if you were being attacked. Your bodies "flight or fight" mechanism will kick in. This is why symptoms of stage fright are similar to symptoms that occur when you are in real danger. Some of the main symptoms of anxiety can be:

• Racing pulse and rapid breathing
• Dry mouth and tight throat
• Trembling hands, knees, lips, and voice
• Sweaty and cold hands
• Nausea and an uneasy feeling in your stomach
• Vision changes

The main reason I chose this topic is because quite a few number of people claim to get stage fright without knowing exactly what it is and how you can overcome it. Everyone around the world can go through different forms of stage fright no matter the age. But we don't need to give up or lose hope because there are ways to overcome stage fright. Simply put anxiety and stress about preforming in front of people causes performance anxiety. Throughout this blog we will find out the best ways to overcome stage fright and what you should do before, during, and after you present something in front of people.

http://www.webmd.com/anxiety-panic/guide/stage-fright-performance-anxiety