Do you do public facing work? Are you a huge weenie about criticism? How do you manage anxiety about the realistic possibility of being torn a new one publicly/online?

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sunset strip mall · Answer

spend lots of in-person time with people you love: as a writer/artist, i've realized that it's much harder to obsess over things i've written and published and posted online when i'm spending time out in the world with people i love, and who love me. it really puts things in perspective!

Sarah · Answer

Beta blockers for public speaking: My heart rate goes crazy when I have to do public speaking (somewhat frequently I have to present to city councils/planning and zoning commissions where people yell at me because they don't want affordable housing near them 🫠!) and getting a prescription for beta blockers has changed my life. I take one 30 min before a meeting and my heart stays normal, my voice doesn't shake, all the physical symptoms stay cool, so I stay cool. 10000/10. Talk to your doctor!