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Written by bluewave 14. Aug 2008 03:51 AM

Hi all,

Third week into uni and everything is going fine...however have to give a talk tomorrow. I forgot how terrified I can get. Everything has gone so smooth this far I completely forgot I would be doing oral presentations at uni again.

I've written it but have not practised it today, the thought of speaking infront of people is making me sick.

I haven't been in this siyuation for awhile I don't think I can do this

ahhhhhhhhhhh oh guys ahhhh I am freaking out, I want to cry. I am so scared that I will panic and lose it. I am fine now but the thought of what might happen in the class room tomorrow is seriously frightening.

I can not understand!! I thought I was over the social anxiety.

I know what to say but I just don't know how I'm going to come across to people. Why do I care? I kow I shouldn't care what people think because they are probably worried aboput their our talks.

I feel like my skeleton has been ripped out of my body. Butterflies in my stomach oh GOD Please oh shit guys..

ok...sorry guys i'm fine. I'm breathing, I better sleep so I will be fresh for talk, it will be fine, I just have to get it over and done with...

PLease think of me guys, maybe your positive vibe vibrate my way and miraculously calm me. It's just a talk it can't possibly be that bad right?

bluewave :S

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Comments from the community:

Hi, yes it's just a talk. you'll be fine, just reherse it a couple of times. Once you do, and it's within the alloted time your allowed, you'll feel more confident. You have your notes or ppt slides, so you won't go blank while your giving it. And it's not social phobia, it's just normal nerves/anxiety. Everyone gets it when giving an oral. Just remember that the rest of the class are freakin' out waiting to give theirs. I bet no-one will know you're nervous. My first oral went ok, but I used an A4 page for my notes, and I was shaking so much I could hardly read the text, lol. Better to use smaller sheets or palm cards I reckon.
Cheers,
geo

Written by geo, 14. Aug 2008 09:57 AM

Hi Blue

Good luck today - although I don't think you will need it - I think you will be just fine! I understand the anxiety about public speaking - I think if you asked anyone, they would say how much it scares them! lol

Just take a deep breath and stay in the moment.

Let us know how you go today.

Best wishes
Dolly

Written by dolly, 14. Aug 2008 10:31 AM

Geo is right. I hope you can find a way to manage today, I have always fallen apart with Public Speaking, always, but so many people do, this is not part of your depression. Let us know how you go...

Written by maple, 14. Aug 2008 04:32 PM

Remember bluewave you just imagine everyone sitting in front of you is naked. Try to picture it.LOL I hope this suggestion helps!
good luck!
Julie

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