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    How do I get rid of first day jitters?

    I start on Friday and like every job I am a little nervous? Any suggestions? Alcohol is allowed, but is it wrong to use it to loosen up the first couple of times? Or are there herbal remedies? And I mean that seriously. There seems to be a pill or herb for every issue. Thanks in advance

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    Default Re: How do I get rid of first day jitters?

    I always take a shot to calm my nerves...not healthy, but it works for me....hope you too.

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    Default Re: How do I get rid of first day jitters?

    ^^ I do not suggest drinking to calm your nerves. Next thing you know you need it every time you work. IMO, its not the best way to work.

    5-htp is a herbal supplement and is used for depression and if you take almost twice the dosage it can help you calm yourself down.

    Aside from herbal remedies after the first few times on stage youll be fine. People will know youre new no matter what. Just get up there smile, move slow and pick some great music to make you happy.
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    Default Re: How do I get rid of first day jitters?

    She's right....i just do it sometimes, BUT NO ONE WANTS TO BECOME AN ALCOHOLIC!

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    Default Re: How do I get rid of first day jitters?

    ^^^i agree. If you feel that drinking is the way to go, just keep a strong mentality not to do it everytime because you will or could become an alcoholic.

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    Default Re: How do I get rid of first day jitters?

    Once you get on stage, you'll be fine- it's just thinking about having to get up there that sucks. Like everyone else said, try to do it without drinking, because once you get used to drinking before you go dance, then you might not be able to do it without drinking later. The girls at my club always tell me how lucky I am that I started dancing before I was old enough to drink, because now I'm used to doing it without drinking, while they say they still can't do it without doing a few shots at the beginning of the night, because that's what they're used to.
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    If you can't do this job sober, don't do it at all... My motto. I still get jitters! I've been doing this for about 6 yrs. now. Take deep breathes and count. Also, think of something that makes you happy. It's all about mind control in this biz. You can use mind control for yourself; and, mind control to use on men. Works wonders.
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    They have this thing called a bar. Do a shot. Or glass of wine. Its not going to mess you up, dont do it all night. It will help you relax a bit. The rest of the night stay on seabreeezes or water or shirley temples etc.
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    Default Re: How do I get rid of first day jitters?

    Hello, I started dancing four months ago- I have to say- I thought it would be sooo easy!! That being said, the first month I danced I would always have a drink before my first set- eventually something clicks and you become so comfortable with your own sexuality that you can work it on a fri night stone sober- after 4 months, I would rather be sober than buzzed! Ladies- we deserve academy awards for the shit we pull off on the stage- when you are kneeling on that tip rail touching yourself in a way that is making some guy think that he is the only guy in the room- in the back of my head I am smiling when I take his dollar!! Anyways, give it time honey, there is nothing wrong with having a drink to loosen up! Good luck and let us all know how it goes!!

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    Default Re: How do I get rid of first day jitters?

    Well, tomorrow's the big day... Thanks so much for all of your advice and suggestions. I have no one in my immediate circle of friends that I can talk to, so your responses mean so much. I will keep you posted. Thanks again

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    Default Re: How do I get rid of first day jitters?

    Hi, this is my wife's membership, but when I read our e-mail today from this sight, I felt compelled to respond to you too. As a recovering alcoholic myself, I can tell you that alcohol is a road you "do-not" want to follow. It turns to ethinall ( the stuff in car gas ) in your body & poisons every organ in it. Yes, my wife started drinking to help her to relax, but to say that she doesn't have a problem when she's working in a non-alcohol club & starts resorting to begging her husband to take time off from what he's doing just to run around the corner & get her some Vodka is fooling herself! It's a crutch that's not only addictive, but mentally addictive as well, when you're applying it for the reasons you've posted. Be a smart girl & listen to the more experianced girls. Be strong & don't be led into temptaition....there's a high price to pay. Besides.....there's nothing worse than a drunken stripper up on stage....falling all over herself & her thinking she's the "SHIT"...he he...sad ,but sooooo true. Guys love it cus they think maybe you'll be drunk enough to go home with their stinky asses & they could take advantage of you.....it's why they buy you drinks.....& so you can't see that they're really a toad! Just remember this...nothings free.....the guys all want what you've got & I think you're smart enough to know what I mean. Hussle sober girl, it's safer for you & much much healthier; & no D.W.I's. If you're gonna drink....at least be smart enough to drink at home where you're safe from preditors.

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    Default Re: How do I get rid of first day jitters?

    ^^ Ditto CaptainCrunch. If you want to pull yourself through jitters, you should just read SW. After you've read other people's 1st time experiences, it'll help put yours into perspective.
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    Default Re: How do I get rid of first day jitters?

    Someone said to imagine the people naked.....but wait half of them are naked ....then imagine them with their clothes on i guess.

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    Default Re: How do I get rid of first day jitters?

    I have a dancer friend who finds it helpful if I come in at the beginning of her shift to have a drink or two with her, thus enabling her to loosen up. If you have any male friends with whom you'd be comfortable seeing in there, it might make it easier. Getting support from a friend might calm your nerves.

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