Public Speaking Anxiety & Fear of Being Noticeably Nervous: Mind Surgery for High Performers
Jonathan Berent,L.C.S.W.
20 episodes
2 weeks ago
Once having considered an operation to sever her nerves, “Diane”, in her 40’s, describes her resolution – through therapy via telephone – of erythrophobia. When Diane initiated treatment she was at a “low point”. Her fear of blushing prevented her from getting “in front” of the people necessary to advance her career. Her avoidance was causing depression. Her anxiety was based on her belief that when she blushed “people would think she was not smart enough”. She describes how she learned...
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Once having considered an operation to sever her nerves, “Diane”, in her 40’s, describes her resolution – through therapy via telephone – of erythrophobia. When Diane initiated treatment she was at a “low point”. Her fear of blushing prevented her from getting “in front” of the people necessary to advance her career. Her avoidance was causing depression. Her anxiety was based on her belief that when she blushed “people would think she was not smart enough”. She describes how she learned...
Episode 15: Public Speaking Anxiety & Fear of Being Noticeably Nervous: High Performance Use of Beta Blockers
Public Speaking Anxiety & Fear of Being Noticeably Nervous: Mind Surgery for High Performers
15 minutes
9 months ago
Episode 15: Public Speaking Anxiety & Fear of Being Noticeably Nervous: High Performance Use of Beta Blockers
All too often I encounter patients who have become overly dependent on prescription medication for their social and performance anxiety. A common problem scenario is over-dependence on beta blockers. While this dependence is more psychological than physical, the results can be devastatingly negative. Frequently prescribed for stage fright and performance anxiety, they can be effective in blocking adrenaline surges. The philosophy in The Berent Treatment Method for performance anxiety is...
Public Speaking Anxiety & Fear of Being Noticeably Nervous: Mind Surgery for High Performers
Once having considered an operation to sever her nerves, “Diane”, in her 40’s, describes her resolution – through therapy via telephone – of erythrophobia. When Diane initiated treatment she was at a “low point”. Her fear of blushing prevented her from getting “in front” of the people necessary to advance her career. Her avoidance was causing depression. Her anxiety was based on her belief that when she blushed “people would think she was not smart enough”. She describes how she learned...
