Anxiety Medicine Question…?
Hello! I’m Angie (duh lol) and I’m 15 going on 16 in June.
I’m wondering about anxiety pills because I have a guitar recital coming up and I’m going to play 2 songs AND sing them.
I don’t normally get nervous but when I played a piece of Marcus Carcassi for my teacher in the class room with just 4 people, my hands were uncontrollably shaking, they were sweating like I was in a sauna and my heart was beating really fast.
I’ve never in my life experienced such rush of eagerness. And the thing is, I wasn’t much nervous but more ANXIOUS and eager to do the piece that I was overwhelmed while playing it.
So that’s why I’m thinking about getting some anxiety medicine but I don’t know what kinds are out there that would be best for my age (also the kinds that don’t have any side affects). And no, I do not have anything like ADD or ADHD (I don’t have any disorders).
I agree. You anxiety medications usually have to be taken for a period of months or years. They mess with your brain chemistry. Also, given your age, you shouldn’t be prescribed anything that would alter or effect your brain chemistry while you’re brain is still developing unless it was extremely urgent (like you were a physical threat to yourself/others). There are many possible side effects to anxiety medication and it can take a long time to find one that actually works for you.
So, what I would suggest is practicing your pieces in front of other people. When I played piano I used to get nervous even playing in front of family. See if you can get people to help you stage a rehearsal, friends, family or whomever. Another possibility that might seem crazy but I think could really work would be to go to a park or a street bench and practice there. You’re 15. When I was 15 I went all over the city by myself/with friends. It might not be a bad idea to have a friend or family member with you, but probably not necessary either. I know it would seem embarrassing, but that’s the point! To be in a situation like that and learn to focus and calm down.
I really don’t think medication of any kind is an option.
Hope that helps! And good luck 
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