Everytime I’m at a demonstration with a lot of police violence like lots of Palestine demonstration I get very nervous, my heart starts racing, my knees get weak and my breath becomes short. I even get it when watching videos of police violence or when I see SWAT team busses outside of demonstrations. I’m not the only one that feels that way but others that I see at every demonstration deal with it better, I feel like. They can get in the zone better. So do you have tips?
Apart from the advice from others I think you should remember that what you’re experiencing is a pretty normal reaction when confronted with (possible) violence. I think any sound human being will get nervous from fighting. It’s a good instinct to have when it comes to survival. Being aware of it being a normal reaction might help you to accept it in the moment.