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Question: Please help!!! public speaking phobia!!?

(Posted by: Bry on 2008-09-02 19:02:11)

This has been bugging me for a while and i was wondering if i could have or if there is such thing as public speaking phobia? Every time i speak publicly my heart races, i blush, i swallow my words and gasp for air alot and sometimes end up laughing because im so nervous, obviously this has left me with low grades in school and recently i avoid it by taking the day of school because I'm scared of public speaking or if its sudden and we have to perform the same lesson we found out about having to speak then i say I'm ill to be excused. It's awful and that's just in front of my friends and teachers never mind strangers! What can i do to help me? Is there any medications or anything? I also suffer from extreme clown phobia and fear of being murdered and its so bad that i stay awake all night to make sure nothing happens to me oh and a fear of the dark...could i get medication for these four phobias/ anxieties or is it something i have to put up with? Thanks xxx

Posted by: Emily the Scientist on 2008-09-02, 19:10:14

Yes, there is help you can get. See a doctor as soon as possible. He/ she might suggest a prescription medication you can take before presenting. That's terrible your grades are suffering. All the best to you. = )

Posted by: lauren g on 2008-09-02, 19:15:53

There probably is. but depending how bad it is, you can get over it. If its really bad go to phychologist. the more you speak in public the less worse it gets.

Posted by: Dan N on 2008-09-02, 19:16:45

Well i can't help you with your other phobias but i CAN help with your public speaking. if you have any siblings AT ALL, talk in front of them and have them rate your performance on what they think you need help on. then try to pinpoint the ideas and work on them if you are REALLY scared up front and there is a podium then grip the edges of it and concentrate on gripping and talking. pretend that you are talking to your best friend. slow easy relaxed. then it shouldn't be that hard. GOOD LUCK!

Posted by: ReelBigFish1209 on 2008-09-02, 19:17:14

I think almost everyone starts out like that. you should take a public speaking class (they have one at my school) to overcome those fears. i used to get really nervous while giving a speech or presentation but that class made me more comfortable. the key is taking deep breaths and relax and be yourself. if it really is that bad i would see a doctor about your fears.

Posted by: vatot7 on 2008-09-02, 20:25:34

You need to go to the doctor for this Any phobia can be easily treated with medication and therapy