Klarinet Archive - Posting 000828.txt from 1997/07

From: "Craig E. G. Countryman" <cegc@-----.net>
Subj: Re: Performance Anxiety in Perspective
Date: Sat, 26 Jul 1997 10:55:11 -0400

I agree with the idea that using a drug mightn't be the wisest idea.
After all, if the drug calms you it would be a depressant, therefore
your other senses might be dulled, and you could be less alert. That
could end up giving a negative effect on your performance.

I am a person who hates to get up in front of others for any reason,
presentations, lectures, performances, etc. but I find that as long as
I'm well prepared and focus on what I'm doing it really helps alleviate
some of those jitters. Others may require drugs, but I would consider
that only as a last resort.

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Craig Countryman
cegc@-----.net
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