Pre-Show Panic Attacks: How to reground and navigate through a performance panic
Performers (singers, actors, instrumentalists) often describe their pre-show panic coming out of nowhere. They walk backstage feeling confident, and then suddenly they experience a racing heart, shaking hands, difficulty connecting to their breath, and a mental spiral that feels completely out of control.
Pre-performance panic attacks are one of the most frightening experiences a performer can face. But they are not impossible to navigate. In this episode of Performance Pep Talk, Sophie breaks down exactly what is happening in your brain and body during a panic attack, why they are so common…
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