Anxiety In Romeo And Juliet

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Have you ever wished to eliminate an embarrassing memory? Well, let’s just say, I wish I could’ve. I have awful anxiety when I had to present in front of the class. However, this wasn’t just presenting, I had to act a scene from Romeo & Juliet. I’m awful at acting, but there was no use getting out of it because it was required. When the teacher announced this, I confronted her about my anxiety, so she can possibly work out something different with me, but I had group. They were sociable and very outgoing, so I don’t think the teacher would’ve been able to do anything. Which
I was correct, she was trying to reassure me, and make me think I could do it.
She even spoke about how her husband has anxiety, and knows how challenging it might be. I was further encouraged and
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When the teacher noticed how good I was doing, she added, “Trenity good job! See you can do it!” I had uncertainty but later again, I felt hopeful. When the moment arrived for this acting presentation activity, I was very uneasy. I knew my worrying and anxiety were getting worse. I didn’t want to present, but when it was my groups turn I still got up and did it. When all of my classmates eyes were on me, I felt trapped. As the Lady
Capulet I seated on the chair, but I felt stiff and frozen. I remained there I was very much focused on what my body was doing during the performance. My hands were shaky, I felt sweat appearing on my forehead, my body would not move, and I indeed could hear my heart beating loudly. When I was performing I was extremely flat and not showing a bunch of emotion. In my mind I kept telling myself again and again to,
“calm down” but it would simply grow worse. I tried a breathing technique but that didn’t work. That’s when I decided if I should run out of the class, or just sit there in embarrassment. When I glanced at the door, it was blocked by my classmates. So, I just sat there

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