What do you do when you're nervous?

[Disney Dork]

My family was talking about this the other day and it got me curious. Some people hide. Others get angry. Some bite their nails or play with their hair. Some will trip over themselves. Or run into things.

My younger sister said that when she's nervous, she'll just sit/stand there and smile. Me? I'll usually just sit there and try to act as if I'm invisible until someone forces me to talk. And then! I will babble like an idiot. And sometimes say the most random/ridiculous/ABSOLUTELY MAKES NO SENSE THINGS EVER that I seriously make an idiot out of myself. It's horrible.

So...what do you guys do?!

 

[PirateSnowmen]

It really depends.

If I'm about to have an audition or give a speech by myself, I usually just take a deep breath. It calms me temporarily so I can do whatever I need to do without nerves.

If I'm giving a presentation/speech with other people I generally try to act invisible, unless I really know what I'm doing.

Idk. Nerves don't really affect me all that much. I usually just take a deep breath and tell myself it'll be over soon and then I do what I have to do. After I finish what I'm doing I generally start to shake a little bit from the adrenaline until I calm down.

 

[BabyPiglet]

It depends on what it is. I can generally just suck it up for public speeches, because they don't bother me that much.

If it's something like my first day at college, first job interview, etc -- I try to just pretend that it doesn't matter. It calms me if I can convince myself that if I screw it up, it's not a big deal.

One of my nervous little quirks is that I can't stay still. I will be constantly shifting in my seat or moving my arms or such.

 

[Addicted.to.Speed]

I always crack my knukkles when im nervous

 

[imabrat]

I barf.
I get butterflies.
I either talk too much or don't talk at all.

 

[HouseMD1120]

Depends on what situation.
Making speeches doesnt bother me.
In social situations, I get really quiet and my palms sweat.
Job interviews/other first impression situations, I just suck it up and convince myself that I'll be okay.

 

[tower_of_terror_luvr]

I always feel nervous before it happens but when it is time to do it I feel fine and can do it fine.

 

[disneychick2721]

Sing obnoxiously.
Crack my knuckles.
Bite my nails.

 

[Smiley.Socks]

Bite my nails,
or Blabber a lot.

 

[wilmabride'sdaughter]

I bite my nails. To be honest, i don't actually realise that i'm doing it.

If i have a pen in my hand, like in exams and stuff, i tend to click it on and off.

Or i fidget alot. I will jiggle my legs and such.

If i'm meeting new people i will go VERY quiet (not lke me at all!!!) and i will tend to play with my hair or hum to myself.

 

[imabrat]

Oh yeah, and I cry. Yep, I'm that kid that cries before public speaking and stuff.
And most of the times I don't eat, unlike others who eat everything in sight when they're nervous.

 

[Tinkerbell424]

If I'm in class and I get that feeling or notion that I will have to speak then I clear my throat multiple times.
Uhm, I'm usually quiet when I'm shy..like reallly quiet.

 

[HSMndLKfan92]

For tests, I rapidly move my feet. IF I'm really nervous, it's both my feet. Once, I couldn't stay balanced while walking because of it.

If it's for a musical performance or for public speaking, I have to pee. Multiple times.

 

[K-Shong99]

i bite my fingernails.
especially during a big softball game.
i will stand in the outfield and bite the skin off around my nails until they bleed.
kinda gross.

 

[StitchfansJr]

I crack my fingers.
I stutter.
I stare at the ground.

 

[disney100666]

I pace back and forth.
I talk a lot about random things really fast.
I already talk pretty fast but like at supersonic speeds. hah.

 

[BandGeek911]

I blush, sweat, mumble, talk obnoxiously loud, crack my knuckles, play with my hair, fidget, no eye contact.

Not all at once though

 

[m!ssemmx0]

I giggle A LOT
I blush really badly
I stutter
I stare at the floor
I wiggle around in whatever chair I'm in
I either don't talk at all or talk too much
I play with my hair
I get kinda sweaty, and I can usually hear my heartbeat in my ears
I don't look people straight in the eyes

 

[iloveyou_belle]

i either talk too much or dont talk at all. oh, and brush my hair with my hand

 

[AmandaSparks730]

It depends on the situation and where I am.

Play with bracelets
Play with necklace (if I'm wearing one)
Play with zipper
Twiddle fingers/hands
Pace around
Pace while talking to myself
Jump up and down to get nervous energy out (ie at recitals)