Horror film debut: Grant fights with his fear of the audience!

Horror film debut: Grant fights with his fear of the audience!

Österreich - Hugh Grant, the famous British actor, is not only known for his romantic comedies, but is also open to his personal challenges. The 64-year-old recently revealed that he has been fighting panic attacks for years. To prepare his roles, Grant does immense preparations and tries to control his fears, which he calls "desperate attempt". In his most recent role as Mr. Reed in the horror film "Heretic" (in German: Ketzer), which runs in the Austrian cinemas from today, he shows how far he is ready to defeat his fears and at the same time maintain the audience. As the Kleine Zeitung , grant remains impressive despite its fear.

The psychology of performance fear

Action fear, generally known as stage fright, meets many people in a wide variety of professions - from actors such as grant to athletes and musicians. This fear of being assessed by an audience can lead to significant physical and psychological stress. Symptoms such as racing heart, sweating and self -doubt are common. According to lumende often manifests itself in the head of those affected who develop catastrophic thinking and imagine the worst scenario of their performance. These thoughts only increase fear and can affect success. The key to overcoming these fears lies in techniques such as cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness exercises that aim to alleviate both the mental and physical reactions to stress.

The effects of performance fear can be serious: it prevents professional advancement, limits social contacts and can even lead to other mental illnesses such as depression. Grant fights with these challenges despite his success and has thus focused on the reality of many people who face their fear of performance.