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If i have social anxiety and i am about to do a presentation, my heart is beating fast. is this what heart palpitations feel like?

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Dr. Lynne Weixel answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

Sounds right: If you have to handle this soon, ask your doctor for a Rx to help for the day of the event. Don't rely on it for more than very rare events - rather, start some CBT therapy to learn skills to deal w/ the anxiety. A pill is fine to help in a tight spot - but knowledge will serve you thru life!

Dr Altman agreed

Answered 5/29/2016

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A member asked:

If i have social anxiety and i am about to do a presentation, my heart is beating fast. is this what heart palpitations feel like?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Lynne Weixel answered

Dr Altman agreed

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