An Evaluation of Herbal Approaches for Managing Performance Anxiety in Singers

Yıl 2024, Cilt: 11 Sayı: 2, 656 - 669, 25.12.2024

Alper Şakalar , Remziye Eda Kazancı

https://doi.org/10.26650/CONS2024-1560631

Öz

This study aims to investigate the effectiveness of herbal treatment approaches in managing performance anxiety, a condition commonly observed among singers. In this context, the efficacy of 19 plants has been evaluated. Performance anxiety constitutes a significant challenge for performing artists and can negatively impact their professional performance. Conventional treatment methods do not always yield satisfactory results and may cause side effects. This situation highlights herbal remedies as a natural alternative with minimal side effects.
Within the scope of the study, 19 plants used in the management of performance anxiety were examined. The anxiolytic, neuroprotective, cognitive function-supporting, sleep-regulating, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory effects of these plants were assessed. The findings indicate that these plants may potentially help alleviate performance anxiety; however, side effects such as sedation, dizziness, and gastrointestinal discomfort should be carefully monitored during performance. Moreover, it is emphasized that the usage and timing of these herbal treatments should be planned with the support of a healthcare professional.
The research suggests that herbal therapies could provide a significant alternative for singers experiencing performance anxiety, though individual responses to these treatments may vary. Future studies could explore the long-term effects of these plants and individual differences more comprehensively, contributing to the development of safer and more effective protocols for performing artists. In this regard, the study offers practical recommendations for the safe and informed use of herbal approaches and makes a notable contribution to the literature.

Anahtar Kelimeler

Music, Stage, Anxiety, Herbal solution

Şarkıcılardaki Performans Anksiyetesinin Yönetiminde Kullanılabilecek Bitkisel Yaklaşımlar Üzerine Bir Değerlendirme

Öz

Bu araştırma, şarkıcılar arasında yaygın olarak görülen performans anksiyetesinin yönetiminde bitkisel tedavi yaklaşımlarının etkinliğini incelemeyi amaçlamaktadır. Bu kapsamda 19 tane bitkinin konudaki etkinliği değerlendirilmiştir. Performans anksiyetesi, sahne sanatçıları için ciddi bir sorun teşkil etmekte ve mesleki performanslarını olumsuz yönde etkileyebilmektedir. Geleneksel tedavi yöntemleri her zaman yeterli sonuçları vermemekte ve yan etkiler yaratabilmektedir. Bu durum, bitkisel tedavi yöntemlerini doğal ve yan etkileri az olan alternatif bir seçenek olarak öne çıkarmaktadır.
Araştırma kapsamında, performans anksiyetesinin yönetiminde kullanılan 19 bitki incelenmiştir. Bu bitkilerin anksiyolitik, nöroprotektif, bilişsel işlev destekleyici, uyku düzenleyici, antioksidan ve anti-enflamatuvar etkileri değerlendirilmiştir. Bulgular, bu bitkilerin performans anksiyetesini hafifletmede potansiyel olarak faydalı olabileceğini, ancak sedasyon, baş dönmesi, mide rahatsızlığı gibi yan etkilerinin performans sırasında dikkatle izlenmesi gerektiğini ortaya koymaktadır. Aynı zamanda, bu bitkilerin kullanım şekli ve zamanlamasının bir sağlık profesyonelinden destek alınarak planlanması gerektiği vurgulanmıştır. Araştırma, bitkisel tedavilerin performans anksiyetesi yaşayan şarkıcılar için önemli bir alternatif sunabileceğini, ancak her bireyin bu tedavilere verdiği tepkinin farklı olabileceğini göstermektedir. Gelecekteki çalışmalar, bu bitkilerin uzun vadeli etkilerini ve bireysel farklılıkları daha derinlemesine inceleyerek, sahne sanatçıları için daha güvenli ve etkili protokollerin geliştirilmesine katkıda bulunabilir. Bu kapsamda, araştırma bitkisel yaklaşımların güvenli ve bilinçli kullanımına yönelik pratik öneriler sunmakta ve literatüre önemli bir katkı sağlamaktadır.

Anahtar Kelimeler

Müzik, Sahne, Anksiyete, Bitkisel çözüm

Kaynakça

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