Overcome fear in public speaking

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Avatar f tn Public speaking is scary to most people, in fact it's one of the biggest fears many have. People who do public speaking as a career can still get very nervous, performers, rock stars all talk of being terrified before doing a show. One thing to always remember is that many are envious that you are able to get up there and speak, and they are glad it's not them. So, if you mess up a time or two they understand.
1183666 tn?1274275146 So, JESSiCA, we meet again! I'm glad to hear you're involved with a partner and a project, but I do understand your fear of public speaking. I'm positive the vast majority of us would rather streak through Wal Mart than get up in front of a group of people. (Would anybody notice us in Wal Mart? Somehow I think we'd just "blend!") I suppose there are a number of things you could try before it was your turn to be on stage.
Avatar m tn I dont avoid engaging in public speaking,i try speaking in public the least chance i get but very short statements.I did some few reading about beta blockers and i saw that it help relieve anxiety . i once complained to my Dr but He says is nothing to worry about.I was given vitamin B6 and Magnesium combined for tremors.If Beta blockers help with anxiety why does my heart races,voice and hand still shake in public activities like speaking and suturing infront of my classmates.
Avatar f tn m horribly shy, but I took acting classes and public speaking to learn to manage it. I now speak to people pretty readily, despite breaking out a back sweat every time. Try to figure out what it is you're scared of. It isn't the dark, it's something ABOUT the dark. I'm not scared of speaking in front of people, I'm scared of looking like an idiot. But? Most often, they don't care. And they feel the same. If I calm myself and understand my fear, I can manage my fear.
Avatar m tn If you have a fear of heights, you might drive three hours out of your way to avoid crossing a tall bridge. Or if the prospect of public speaking leaves your stomach in knots, you might skip your best friend’s wedding in order to avoid giving a toast. Aside from the inconvenience factor, the problem with avoiding your fears is that you never have the chance to overcome them. In fact, avoiding your fears often makes them stronger.
Avatar m tn We all get nervous while we are in the public eye-- some more than others. Our hearts race because adrenaline is being pumped into our bloodstream, telling us that "danger" is ahead and preparing us to flee the scene if we choose to. But as long as you stay focused and confident in yourself, the public eye won't be so scary. Remember that they're not perfect either, and messing up is human! Relax and be yourself. That's all anyone can ask of you.
Avatar n tn As i grew older it became worse. I am now 23 years old. I have a problem with shyness and smiling in public. When i am with some people i am familiar with, like family members and cousins, i usually smile but when i am around a crowd of people (it does not matter if people i know are in the crowd), i become very shy, don't make too much eye contact and i dont smile at all. if they laugh out loud in the crowd, sometimes i usually think they are laughing at me.
1807579 tn?1317173697 It does not survive on fomites of any kind like tables,chairs,door handles,public phones or public toilets etc,so you have nothing to fear.If you can overcome your OCD condition you won,t be afraid anymore.Beat the OCD fear and you will overcome the hiv fear.All the best.
Avatar m tn Kava or passionflower might be better for this, though best is if you can learn to overcome the fear without anything. Problem with natural medicine is, it's so individual, so you can only tell what will work (and do so without making you tired) by experimentation.
Avatar f tn ll have to actually talk in front of everybody, that is a fear just about ALL of us have. Public speaking is probably the #! phobia the world over, but I seriously doubt they are going to ask you to make an impromptu speech! A very quick "thank you" is probably the most you'll have to utter, and that just to the person handing you the award.
Avatar m tn Mine was a little nicer :)
Avatar f tn If your problem is you are "too" shy when dealing with one or more people, I suggest is isn't a drug that you need. Rather you need help in facing this shyness and beating it down. This can/must be started in small steps. Pick something simple, like one situation that doesn't involve lots of people like public speaking, and condition yourself to deal with it. A good one would be talking with one other person who makes you nervous or otherwise troubled.
Avatar f tn d probably start by seeing a therapist or other professional who specializes in treating this problem, or maybe taking a public speaking course and practicing until you lose your fear of it. Or learning some CBT type techniques of relaxation and demystifying the situation. There are herbs and other amino acids, such as taurine, that can also be helpful, though any relaxation supplement or medication can cause sedation.
Avatar m tn my son afraid even go near puppies, chicks, some time he pees in his sleep, are these behaviors to worried about
Avatar m tn Well I guess yes whenever I am relaxed words come prefectly but if I want am doing something,I am in discussion or in meeting then its a problem. To overcome this,I am made a habit of, instead of using those words I try to use some simpler ones that are easy to speak... Please reply what u think about this.? Is this problem only with me? I havnt seen people sluttering but not sure with this problem..
Avatar f tn On certain surfaces, I see tiny dots. In case I wake up at night, they will be more noticeable being in dark. I am aware I notice entoptic phenomenon but it scares me to the core. Any solution Sir ?
Avatar n tn My doctor prescribed 20mg of Inderal daily for a public speaking phobia and anxiety. When I take it, I find that it's slightly more difficult to breathe and that I have an itchy feeling in my chest w/ a minor dry cough. I have always had mild asthma, though for the last several years, it has been extremely well controlled. I have only used albuterol once in the past 3-4 years. I've never visited a hospital for an asthma attack.
Avatar m tn I tried not to do that, and it eventually leads to s strong urge to throw up, often spitting out mucus and saliva in toilet. Now I am afraid of public places, even visiting shopping malls or cinema is terrifying (unless I am near to toilet). Besides that, I feel that this throwing up issue has also somehow link itself to my fears. This means that when I am in the state of fear/anxiety (eg.
Avatar f tn Public speaking is the most common phobia. You can try to deal with it either by seeking anxiety therapy or you can try a speechmaking class, like toastmasters, that might help you get used to and over this fear.
Avatar f tn I had public/social anxiety. YOU CAN OVERCOME IT. I used to sweat perfuselly in public!!
Avatar f tn The anxiety would be racing heart before meetings or public speaking and then turned into anxiety at times to eat . I couldn’t sit in a restaurant or I would start panicking . Never mind eating food that was not happening . I had to focus on swollening and that is not the way to eat . Anyways the anxiety has subsided a bit with positive thinking and just moving on with my day .
Avatar f tn t go around poking random strangers with needles in public places. It literally does not happen. You were not poked with a needle. Your irrational thoughts are lying to you and causing unnecessary ruminating about a non issue. I strongly advise you to seek out a therapist with whom to address this issue. This is the only way you will be able to overcome your irrationally thinking.
Avatar f tn I am a graduate student. I have a fear of public speaking and a stage/performance fear when I speak in front of new people or students of my class. A few of my classes require that I give powerpoint presentations in front of the class. When I am on the spot, my voice and hands become shaky - I sometimes lose concentration to the point that I cannot get words out of my mouth even though I go in front of the class very well prepared.
Avatar f tn Fear of heights in all its forms is, I believe, the 2d most common phobia (the first is fear of speaking in public, officially, but I'm guessing more people confront heights than the need to speak in public so I'm guessing heights might be the most common fear). I have this phobia, but didn't have it until I got a full-blown anxiety disorder. If this is your only phobia, good; if you have several and are anxious about a lot of things, harder.