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==Dealing with anxiety== Playing games on a ladder can be a stressful experience, especially as a beginner. This phenomenon, known as '''ladder anxiety''', manifests itself through surges of adrenaline that can cause reactions of fear and general loss of enjoyment to those unfamiliar with it. Luckily it is quite straightforward to fix! First simply being able to identify an adrenaline rush is already enough to temper its effects; noticing the symptoms (sweaty hands, cold body extremities, higher heartbeat rate and focus) and accepting them not as the consequence of fear, but as a natural physical reaction should already mitigate them. With time you might even welcome it for its upsides of improved concentration and faster thinking. Time and practice will also help removing unreasonable expectations you may have placed on yourself originally. Once you've played hundreds of games clicking the "Play" button won't feel as much of a challenge, and losses or even losing streaks will matter less. Take heart, the first steps are the hardest! Another good thing to attempt is trying to talk to your opponents. With good manners, you might be surprised by the positive feedbacks you will receive; truly understanding that your opponent is just another human being like you, and possibly very much like you, can certainly stop you from feeling like 1v1s are matches to the death. Still, even with practice and all, anxiety is likely to happen sometimes (for instance before or during tournament matches). If you think you could be subjected to it, taking preventive measures could be a good idea (wrapping up in a blanket, stretching). If you experience it after losses, the best course might be to take a break (by playing another game for a while for example) and come back with a fresher mindset later. Keep in mind the point of the game is to have fun. Remaining aware of that is the straightest path towards improvement, since you'll be able to learn from your defeats as much as your wins! Related content: * [http://wiki.teamliquid.net/starcraft2/Dealing_with_anxiety Dealing with anxiety] * [http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/starcraft-2/297029-psych-approach-to-ladder-anxiety Psych approach to ladder anxiety]
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