Anxiety is stopping me from playing basketball. how do i overcome this?

There are a few : Techniques that can work fairly quickly. Cognitive behavioral therapy using progressive desensitization (learning to relax ; then imagining the phobic event from least to most anxiety provoking image while relaxed. I usually do this using hypnosis as a relaxation technique, but you can use other relaxation methods. Find a therapist ; you will be able to get relief fairly quickly.

Anxiety: Ask your doctor for a referral to a sports psychologist or a mental health professional who specializes in helping athletes overcome anxiety. Best.