Anxiety Support Group

Anxiety is a physical condition marked by intense and persistent feelings of distress, fear, angst or dread. General anxiety caused by routine day-to-day stresses usually passes quickly and is experienced by almost everyone at one time or another. However, such feelings that linger over time and are very difficult to cope with, and which lack a clear cause, may indicate...

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ljk2016 03/27/2016

I was wondering what you all do with your hands when you're standing and talking to someone. I feel like it's awkward just putting them straight down to my side but also rude if they're in my pockets. Let me know what you guys do.

Thanks!

looney1 03/28/2016

As a woman i am usually clutching my bag but using your hands expressively is probably the most natural. Good luck

enigmaticloner 03/28/2016

I'm usually talking and expressing myself with my hands as well, if not then usually a hand on my phone or a hand on my hips pretty much. I can't stand up much without pain though so sometimes I'll be just leaning on something.

missscales 03/28/2016

I either fold my hands in front of me or hold my elbow or forearm with one hand. Or I hook my thumbs into my front pockets. After that, I'm clutching my purse.

bridgie101 03/29/2016

You can clutch them behind your back if you like. Otherwise let them flop uselessly at your side, or use one or the other to gesture with as you speak.

I have a TERRIBLE habit of holding them in front of my stomach, which makes me look like I'm cuddling my unborn child. No, I'm not pregnant.

practice in front of a mirror, and watch some youtubes of public speakers. For sure, you will feel awkward when you do what they do - but you will look natural, and that's what counts.

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