Stage fright refers to the fear or anxiety that a person feels when he/she has to give a presentation or speak in front of an audience or group of people. Stage fright is very common and its intensity can range from mild to severe. It can be more intense if the performance has to be given in front of strangers. It can occur in different situations. Some examples include giving job interviews, giving a speech, attending an office meeting, giving a presentation in class, dance performances, and singing on stage in front of an audience. It can also occur in athletes. Some symptoms of stage fright include shaking, voice trembling, sweating, facial redness, rapid breathing, nausea, vomiting and stomach pain. Stage fright is considered a form of social anxiety disorder. There is a constant fear of being watched, judged and rejected by people. It is also thought to be just a fight-or-flight response. It indicates our body’s response to stress or to the recognition of a dangerous situation in which the body perceives that damage will occur in the body. Adrenaline is released in the body when recognizing a stressful event. This leads to increased contraction of the muscle fibers, which can result in trembling, increased sweating and a dry mouth. Other changes include high blood pressure, increased heart rate, nausea, stomach cramps and diarrhea. In addition to the above factors, low self-esteem and low self-confidence also contribute to stage fright.
Homeopathic treatment
The homeopathic system of medicine offers a very natural and effective treatment for dealing with cases of stage fright. Homeopathic medicines are natural remedies that help treat these cases extremely well. These medications help keep the mind calm and reduce the effects of anxiety very effectively. It is a gradual treatment process and the results with these drugs do not happen overnight and it takes some time for good results to occur. The homeopathic medicines are free from any kind of toxic side effects. In any case, homeopathic medicines are prescribed after in-depth case analysis on the basis of the characteristic individual symptoms. It is advised to consult a homeopathic doctor for case evaluation to get the most suitable medicine. Self-medication with any of the homeopathic medicines should be avoided.
Homeopathic medicines for stage fright
1. Argentum Nitricum – Top Recommended Medicine
While there are numerous medications within homeopathy to help cases of stage fright, Argentum Nitricum tops the list. This medicine is very useful in controlling stage fright and pronounced anticipation. Anticipation means the constant revolving of thoughts in the mind about an event that is going to happen in the future. For example, if someone has to give a speech on stage, the fear not only arises on stage, but starts beforehand. It starts from the day the person comes to know that he has to give a speech in front of a group of people. Various thoughts may come to his mind, for example: Will my speech go smoothly? Can I speak without stuttering? What should I do if I forget and become numb while giving the speech? I think I will panic and fail. Will others notice my fear? And so forth. With this fear and anxiety, the person may experience dizziness and stomach upset, usually diarrhea (frequent, loose stools). Those who need it are nervous, impulsive and do things in a hurry.
2. Gelsemium – For stage fright and fear of appearing in public
Gelsemium is also a very effective medicine against stage fright. Those who need it have an intense fear of appearing in public. There is a clear fear of failure. There is fear about an upcoming event where they have to appear in a stage performance, such as a speech. There is a lack of courage to perform on stage due to obvious fear and anxiety. Other complaints you may face generally include dullness of mind, drowsiness and weakness. Concentration problems may also be present in addition to the above indications.
3. Lycopodium – because of the fear that arises when starting the stage presentation, but after that everything goes well
Lycopodium is another useful drug for stage fright. If you want to use this medicine, the main characteristic you should take into account is the fear at the beginning of the performance (such as a speech, a dance performance, etc.) on stage, but soon after that self-confidence arises and the act goes brilliant until the end. The individuals who need this have a distinct fear of public speaking. There is an aversion to doing new things and the patient is unwilling to undertake any act for dramatic performance. There is initially low self-esteem and low self-confidence.
4. Silicea – For stage fright with fear of failure
Silicea is a great help with stage fright where someone always has a fear of failure. Those who need this medicine are sure that they will fail in any stage performance. They lack self-confidence and are very shy to speak in front of a group of people and on stage. They are very nervous and avoid any responsibility for public speaking for fear of failure.
5. Aconite – For stage fright with marked anxiety and panic attacks
This medicine is recommended in cases of anxiety and panic attacks with fear of speaking in front of a group of people. Those who need this suffer from excessive shaking or shaking during an anxiety attack. There is a numb and tingling sensation in the arms and fingers. Palpitations are also felt. Sometimes the patient may faint.
6. Arsenic album – for anxiety with marked restlessness
Arsenic Album is the second best medicine for managing stage fright with marked anxiety and restlessness. Those who need it are very nervous and become anxious at very small problems. They show facial flushing due to anxiety. Nausea may also occur. There are breathing difficulties and there may also be constriction of the chest. There is also excessive anxiety, along with shaking and cold sweats. There is also weakness.
7. Medorrhinum – For stage fright, anxiety with anticipation
Another homeopathic medicine recommended for controlling stage fright is Medorrhinum. This medicine is indicated for anticipatory anxiety, as in the drug Argentum Nitricum. There is a marked anxiety and panic attack when this medicine is needed. Those who need this medicine are nervous and sensitive. They do things in a hurry and get irritated easily. In addition, they may suffer from memory weakness, forgetfulness and poor concentration.
8. Ambra Grisea – For shy people who are afraid of people
This medicine is very suitable for people who are very shy in nature and blush easily. They are unable to do any activity in the presence of others. They have a distinct fear of people and usually want to be alone. They feel embarrassed in the company of other people. Moreover, they are forgetful and have a weak memory. They get irritated easily and are very impatient.