Life is stressful as it is and adding relationships to the mix

can play a very negative role on your anxiety levels,

especially if you already have a habit of developing

panic-stricken attacks when it comes to love and dating.

Over the last 10 years there have been progress in various

therapies to help relieve the burden of anxiety. It is best

that you try to avoid taking drugs to cope your dating anxiety.

Below are 4 'non-drug' dating anxiety prevention tips:

1. Instead of hiding your nervousness, admit it to yourself and

your date. Often times what leads to a major anxiety attack

spawns from trying to keep your initial nervousness covered up.

If your 'special someone' comes into the room to see you then do

not pretend your anxiety isn't there. Simply say "I am sorry if

I appear nervous, but I am very nervous right now". Your date

will appreciate the honestly and by telling him/her you'll feel

a lot better.

2. If you had an anxious episode during a date then afterwards

do not beat yourself up worrying how you acted. It's best just

to give yourself affirmations in a positive manner that helps

you build confidence and do better the next time around by

taking control.

3. In order to calm down each time you have an anxiety attack,

simply walk away and breath. If you happen to be with your new

girlfriend or boyfriend then by following my previous tip on

being honest with them about your nervousness, and also let

them know that you need a minute alone, walk outside, and

breath slowly until you regain composure. Before you know it,

this simple technique will calm you down every time.

4. Pray... The power of prayer is amazing. Ask God for courage

and strength to help you overcome your anxiety.