Hello, classmate! I can see from your question that you're feeling nervous, scared, and confused. It's totally normal to feel this way when you're in a new situation.
First, you notice that you feel a little nervous, a bit uncomfortable, and even a little embarrassed as soon as you enter the classroom. It seems like this feeling is related to your experiences in the classroom when you were a child.
Take a moment to think back to when you were little. Do you remember something that happened in class that made you feel nervous or embarrassed?
Let's say, for instance, that your teacher suddenly called on you to answer a question and you didn't speak up. Or maybe you were suddenly called on by a classmate or teacher in class.
It might be something that happened in class when you were a child that made you feel stressed, like a conditioned reflex. When you walk into the classroom or something similar happens, your body naturally produces a certain behavior.
If you can find the event, you can absolutely alleviate the situation through some psychological counseling and treatment.
So, what can we do to help you feel more relaxed and less anxious? Let's try some simple techniques together.
1. Be kind to yourself and notice when you start to feel tense.
It's so easy to get caught up in the moment and forget to pay attention to how we're feeling. By the time we notice that we're feeling tense or anxious, it's often been going on for a while.
It can be really helpful to try to be aware of the moment when the emotion arises, and then catch it right away. This can help you to notice a change in your emotional state.
Be kind to yourself and notice any changes in your body. It's totally normal to feel a bit rigid, unable to speak, or have cold hands and feet. You might even notice your heart beating a little faster.
2. Take a deep breath and focus on your breathing.
When you notice a change in your body, just focus on your breath and pay attention to each inhale and exhale.
You can look in the direction of your nose tip with your eyes and feel the air being inhaled through your nose, passing through your body, and finally exhaled through your mouth.
You can keep your awareness at the tip of your nose, in your lungs, following the rise and fall of your chest, or flowing with the air.
In a nutshell, just focus on your breathing for a bit and let it calm you down.
3. Give yourself the gift of acceptance.
Once you can focus on your breathing, try to accept your emotions. You've got this! Say to yourself, "I accept my anxiety, I accept my fear, I accept my embarrassment, I accept all the emotions you can feel."
Bring your breath to the body with awareness. If your face is feeling a little stiff, bring your breath to your face. If your hands and feet are feeling a little cold, bring your breath to your hands and feet. And if you feel a little tension in your stomach, bring your breath to your stomach.
As you bring your breath to the corresponding area, tell it, "I see you. I accept the anxiety, the tension, etc., and I let it go, let it go."
4. Now, let's bring those wonderful feelings of relaxation and joy to your whole body.
Next, you can take a moment to mentally recall a picture of the time when you were most relaxed and happiest. Let this picture emerge in your mind and feel the emotions, sounds, movements, etc. of that time.
Bring this relaxed, happy image to every part of your body, so that every cell can experience this joy and relaxation.
Take your time with this. Start at the top of your head and work your way down to your toes, allowing the emotions to flow through every cell.
5. Give yourself a big pat on the back for all your hard work! You're doing great! Keep up the good work and you'll see even more amazing changes in yourself.
If you can do the previous steps well, you'll definitely see changes in your body and mood. It's so important to recognize and acknowledge these changes!
Be kind to yourself and recognize the wonderful changes you're making, the happiness you're embracing, and the feelings and experiences that make you who you are.
You can even write down your experiences after such a process! Then, encourage yourself to do a great job. Before you know it, this kind of situation will occur less and less.
I really hope these methods help you to feel less anxious and nervous. You can do it! Let's start now ?
Comments
I can totally relate to those feelings. It's like when you're in class and suddenly everything feels off, even something simple like where to put your hands. The fear of speaking up or reacting to loud voices is real, and it's frustrating when you can't pinpoint why you're feeling this way.
It's such a strange experience, isn't it? One moment you're fine, the next you're overwhelmed with anxiety in class. Even though deep down you know your classmates are nice and you enjoy their company, that sudden awkwardness and racing heart can be really unsettling.
I get what you mean about liking your classmates yet still feeling tense. It's almost like two different worlds inside you one that appreciates the good in them and another that gets all tangled up with unease for no reason. It's comforting to know they're kind, but those waves of discomfort before entering the classroom can be so distressing.
The mix of emotions is tough to handle. On one hand, there's this lingering tension that makes you feel out of place in class, but on the other hand, you see the sweetness in your classmates and find comfort in that. It's hard to reconcile these feelings, especially when the anxiety strikes without warning.