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What’s a Phobia?

A phobia is a type of anxiety disorder. People who experience a phobia aren’t just nervous about something—they experience debilitating symptoms when faced with their fear. In addition to feeling paralyzed, a person may experience physical symptoms, such as trouble breathing, nausea, and trembling uncontrollably. A performance psychologist can help people who have performance-based phobias, such as the fear of public speaking, develop tools to help them manage their anxiety.

Musicians who want to stay focused on stage may see a performance psychologist.

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Performance Psychology