Target panic.

[muddyfuzzy]

Ditto...much better for me. Funny how it can all of a sudden creep in. Good advice here.

yes, it creeps. tp is like a constantly lurking like a used car salesman. one day i came to the realization that it will ALWAYS be there, i just let go of the fear of tp. if i shoot good its because i shoot good, conversely if i have a bad arrow or bad session then i own that as well.

the truth is that most are on the cusp of a full blown breakdown each and everyday but most find a way to manage it even fewer how to control it. its a work in progress and you have to fight for the control. the kicker is that you just have to let yourself be in control, that's it and nothing more.

[buckybill]

there was a thread on this awhile back and one of the post's said that they cured there's by shooting less. i think that does work as well i went from shooting everyday for two or three hours down to once or twice a week for about an hour and it seemed to help along with the cd i got from art. it still comes and goes and like said before, i don't think it ever goes away but you can manage it. if i'm pulled back and feel a little anxious or start to move before i pull the trigger i stop and let down and start again. i know that's not realistic in a hunting situation but letting down while your target shooting might help you when your in that situation in a hunting mode. hope it helps and i know it sucks good luck to you.

[Spitfire]

there was a thread on this awhile back and one of the post's said that they cured there's by shooting less. i think that does work as well i went from shooting everyday for two or three hours down to once or twice a week for about an hour and it seemed to help along with the cd i got from art. it still comes and goes and like said before, i don't think it ever goes away but you can manage it. if i'm pulled back and feel a little anxious or start to move before i pull the trigger i stop and let down and start again. i know that's not realistic in a hunting situation but letting down while your target shooting might help you when your in that situation in a hunting mode. hope it helps and i know it sucks good luck to you.

Yes...a break from shooting helped me too. When I first started shooting I practiced for probably 2-3 hrs a day. Yes a little obsessive but I had the time. I was a far better shot then on targets but a much better hunting shot now.

[Evenin'only]

It's like throwing a baseball...rock and fire. Don't think about just shoot

[KactusKiller]

I am battling it for three yrs now. Target shooting is a lot better but if I have a audience or shooting at a live animal I totally freak out still. It is a work in progress that I hopefully will finish some day soon.

[Fling em]

Very interesting read. I am the worlds worst when I commit to shooting an animal. I can sit and watch deer all day but when I decide to take a shot I flip out! Especially when it is a nice buck!
I don't know how many times I have been shooting at a target and the instant before I release I know it's going to be a bad shot but I shoot anyways! I did the same thing on a nice buck a couple of years! Very frustrating for sure

A couple of the things that were said on here make perfect sence and I can't wait to try them and see if they help!

Thanks!

[sharkhunter]

Been there, and still have issues at times. Dropping my draw weight and going to a thumb release helped a ton. I'm also going to a kisser only with no peep. Everyone is different. What might help me might not help you.