A difficult situation can make anyone nervous. This is a normal reaction. However, sometimes it leads to the fact that a person falls into a stupor, is afraid and cannot do anything. In such cases, it is necessary to get rid of nervousness.
Instructions
Step 1
One of the most effective ways to combat nervousness and to stop feeling nervous is to practice meditation regularly. This practice is difficult to master, but it gives great results. Retire to a quiet place and sit in an easy chair or lie down. Try to relax as much as possible and calm your thoughts. To completely relax your mind, you need to try to stop the thought process. This is the hardest part of practicing meditation. If you cannot do this, try focusing your attention on different parts of your body and on your breathing.
Step 2
Yoga is an equally effective remedy for dealing with nervousness. This practice is widely used all over the world and is great for relieving stress, getting rid of panic attacks, nervousness, etc. Yoga practice consists of special breathing exercises that help calm the mind. Sit in a comfortable position, close your eyes and try to slow your breathing. This will help you relax your body and mind.
Step 3
Some people are nervous because of their habit of being in control. If you see this in yourself, tell yourself that there are things that are beyond your control. You cannot keep track of all aspects of your life. Mistakes and blunders in your life will always occur, and that's okay. You don't have to try to avoid all possible problems.
Step 4
If you are nervous around certain people or in certain situations, try to avoid them. You may be doing something other than your own business, which involves doing work that makes you nervous. Try to change your occupation, change your profession.
Step 5
Create a comfortable environment for yourself, surround yourself with people with whom you enjoy communicating. You will not be able to solve all the problems associated with unpleasant situations, you will always leave your comfort zone. However, having support from friends and family can help you quickly relieve your nervousness.
Step 6
Determine if you can target the source of your nervousness. If you find that the situation that makes you nervous is beyond your control, tell yourself that there is nothing you can do about it. Your nervousness doesn't make sense, because the events that take place do not depend on you. If you know you can fix the problem, go ahead.
Step 7
If you cannot cope with the problem on your own, seek help from specialists. You may be assigned an individual consultation with psychotherapists. In some cases, antidepressants and other psychotropic drugs may be prescribed.
