What do you do to calm your nerves?

[Bernadine]

Besides alcohol?

I get so fucking nervous before dates. Ugh. My hands shake and I feel like you can see it a mile away.

[missyny]

Deep breathes with an exhale sound. Nice and long exhale sound. Be alone to do this so you can really go with it and not feel like an ass.
Close your eyes and do it.
A lot.

it works.
good lu ck! have fun!

[imoan]

Seriously, one quick shot of something.

I have a non-essential tremor (form of Parkinsons). My hands shake normally. It's OUT OF CONTROL when I'm super nervous about something (I honestly don't get nervous often). While it never goes away, even something as simple as 3 sips of wine help immensely.

[ashbridemd]

I sing. Sounds stupid, I know. But singing really calms me and helps me relieve stress. I usually go on youtube and put on my favorite karaoke and go to town.

[Bernadine]

I do plan on drinking at dinner, but I don't have time for a drink beforehand.

Singing might work.

[Deleted]

It sounds lame and obvious, but deep breathing. I hyperventilate when I get nervous, and I've had panic attacks before so maybe it's just me.

[eightangryreindeer]

smoke a fatty
do a shot

I probably should not be a life coach.

[mypunkinpie]

I close my eyes and take a deep breath through my nose and let it out through my mouth. A few times.

[Muddled]

Masturbate.

[wanderlust]

If I am feeling nervous I try to do something that will keep my mind total occupied. TV, internet, and books don't do it for me. Puzzles, chess, certain computer games, are the best for me.

[Deleted]

Jun 14, 2012 16:16:57 GMT -5 Loco Coco said:

Jun 14, 2012 16:15:31 GMT -5 eightangryreindeer said:

smoke a fatty
do a shot

I probably should not be a life coach.

I think you sound like an awesome life coach!

:Y:

[Bernadine]

Jun 14, 2012 16:15:31 GMT -5 eightangryreindeer said:

smoke a fatty
do a shot

I probably should not be a life coach.

lol.

IF traffic doesn't suck, I'm going to try to duck into a bar and grab a shot on my way (walking) to the restaurant.

[MWOS]

bath salts

[seaward]

Kava tea, deep breathing, booze

[eightangryreindeer]

Jun 14, 2012 16:19:23 GMT -5 MWOS said:

bath salts

Do a couple of lines and go in there rolling!

[Kit]

Valium!

[Deleted]

Jun 14, 2012 16:19:23 GMT -5 MWOS said:

bath salts

Nothing relaxes me as much as gnawing on human flesh.

[Deleted]

heroin

[MWOS]

Jun 14, 2012 16:23:03 GMT -5 eightangryreindeer said:

Jun 14, 2012 16:19:23 GMT -5 MWOS said:

bath salts

Do a couple of lines and go in there rolling!

I'm all like "lemme take off all my clothes and suck your face"
Guys like that

[amanda772]

I dance around, jump, sing, talk to myself. Good thing my car windows are tinted.

[harmony11]

Medicate. Wine.

[hisno1girl]

Jun 14, 2012 16:17:35 GMT -5 Muddled said:

Masturbate.

That's what I was going to say.

that's what guys do.

[cleo29]

This sounds so cheesy, but easy listening music like Christopher Cross.