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Electric Stan
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- Joined: Sat May 30, 2009 10:30 pm
I have had problems with anxiey all my life. For several years I was unable to go to the store by myself or do many simple task that "Normal" people would be able to do. Through God's help I am now able to do most of these things with very little fear at all, but the thing that I still can not do is speak in front of people. Every time I have to sit in a meeting and we go around the room to introduce ourselves, I feel my heart beat faster and faster and finally when it gets to be my turn I can barly speak at all. I always feel like a total freak afterwords. I mean after all, why can't I say my own name in front of people? My new job also requires me to read infront of others and have group discussions. I don't think that I am afraid of speaking infont of others near as much as I'm afraid of being afraid in front of others. Can any else relate or am I alone under the spotlight?
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Deborah Stovall
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- Joined: Tue May 19, 2009 5:25 pm
Hi Electric Stan,
I can remember years ago when I was in grammer school, I had to read a composition in the library in front of the class. When it was my turn to read, I had no idea I would be so nervous. My heart started to pound. I could see my chest pounding. MY voice was shaky. I could hear some of the other kids laughing in the background. I was so humiliated. I never wanted to go to school again. That was the very first anxiety attack I ever had. I was about 10 years old, I am now 45 years old. But from there I would make myself read in class when the teacher would call on someone to read, as time went on It got easier and easier. I know how you feel. I still suffer from anxiety and depression, which is why I bought the program. Good Luck to you and God Bless!
I can remember years ago when I was in grammer school, I had to read a composition in the library in front of the class. When it was my turn to read, I had no idea I would be so nervous. My heart started to pound. I could see my chest pounding. MY voice was shaky. I could hear some of the other kids laughing in the background. I was so humiliated. I never wanted to go to school again. That was the very first anxiety attack I ever had. I was about 10 years old, I am now 45 years old. But from there I would make myself read in class when the teacher would call on someone to read, as time went on It got easier and easier. I know how you feel. I still suffer from anxiety and depression, which is why I bought the program. Good Luck to you and God Bless!
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theresa2008
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- Joined: Sat Sep 13, 2008 11:06 pm
I get nervous when I have to talk in front of people too. This semester I had to give two fifteen minute presentations in front of a class. I was nervous and when I went to stand up in front of the class I felt my heart pounding. But I just felt the fear, and did it anyway. I try to repeat positive thoughts and just focus on what I'm saying. The more you do it, the easier it gets.