I get panic attacks before public speaking. What are some ways to overcome this?

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Will xanax work. Are there any other medications that could possibly work.

Answer 1

Practice, practice, practice. Rehearse in front of a mirror (no, really!). Make your speech / presentation part of you -- remember, you have something important to say! So, think of yourself, as if you were an advocate for somebody who had no voice.
Try not to do the med thing. Breathe deeply, calmly, regularly. Walk in there, like you're the vp of a division of an important firm.
If possible, have a close friend give you a hug, just before you go out to the podium. Focus on the idea, of what you're trying to convey, and that that idea, is important for the audience to know.

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I get panic attacks before public speaking. What are some ways to overcome this?
Will xanax work. Are there any other medications that could possibly work.

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Ha ha ha, is there really a medication for this? i don't think so. Even if there is, i dun really believe in them. I'm an elocutionist, and i've competed in quite a number of competition. But thus far, i hardly falter. Tips? It's very easy. Just practise, and practise and practise. Learn to be more relax when you deliver your speeches, and always train yourself how to come with answers (of the abrupt questions). Just put up the mask of confidence (evenif u're damn nervous) cause eventually, u'll feel the vibes. nobody will know that u're nervous, unless u make it apparent to the audience.And whenever you're panic, take a deep breath and drinking a glass of plain water do help a lot. Try it, and good luck!

Answer 6

Ive suffered from bad panic attacks and I used medication for a short time but ones that work can become addicitve and also are sedative so I found werent that great for me long term.

What helped the most was concentrating on my breathing and getting my breathing under control. I found once I did that then the other symptoms like racing heart and dizziness also eased. Good exercise to try is to breathe in to a slow count of 5, hold your breath for a count of 5 and a slow breathe out to a count of 5. Repeat that for 2-3 minutes or longer if you have the time and your breathing will start to return to a normal pace.

My doctor also taught me another exercise to learn to not be frightened of panic attacks, sometimes the stress about a panic attack coming on can actually cause a panic attack!
She got me to practice hyperventiliating when I was feeling very calm and not panicked at all, with the idea that I could learn to identify the symptoms, learn how my body can recover with no worries and start to not feel panicked about potential panic attacks! So when you have a little time to spare at home and dont feel nervous at all, start breathing deep and fast to force yourself to hyperventilate. Do this for a measured time, only 30 seconds to begin with and then building up to a minute. When the 30 seconds are up pay attention to the symptoms of overbreathing like that....racing heart, dizziness, sometimes numbness of fingers, face feeling warm.....then practive some slow breathing and experience how your body can recover and feel normal again. It sounds very odd but its actually quite a liberating practice, Ive really come to not be frightened of panicking anymore because I know that I can get my body back on track.

I hope this helps you, good luck and keep at it.

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Answer 8

Consider listening to relaxation tapes - positive thinking types of tapes - the night before you practice *and* the night before you deliver your speech. They really will help to calm you. Practice before a mirror, and adjust your remarks and your gestures to your own natural language and comfort.

On the day of your speech, walk up to the podium not too slow and not too fast. Then, take a deep relaxing breath before you begin to speak. Adjust the microphone if you have one. Remember, you are in control of your time and there is no hurry.

At the podium, make sure they have a glass of water up there for you, or carry your own beverage. Smile. Look out over the heads of the audience. Put you notes on the podium or on the table. Begin to speak, in a calm clear voice. Pretend you are in a theater and must be heard by the people in the last row, so don't talk into your chest--chin up and project your voice. Don't be afraid of pauses and go at your own pace--it's your show.

Be sure to thank the audience to start and at the end of your remarks.

Answer 9

You learn to manage it, not overcome it. Some nervousness is good for clearing the mind and doing well during speeches.

Would recommend :

1. Getting a good night's sleep the day before. Work out early in the day.
2. Eat normally
3. Take deep breaths before speaking
4. Tell Jesus that he needs to take your anxiety on him, because you can't deal with that.
5. Ask Him to work through you as you speak (this takes the pressure off of you !)
6. Find four points horizontally, in your audience to speak to--keep on rotating between the four points.
7. Speak to people's foreheads, not their eyes.
8. Remember that the majority of people want to learn, want you to do well, and so will not necessarily "smile back" when you speak.

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I will pray for you to chill out before speechmaking !

Answer 10

Yes, Xanax is used for that purpose, but please don't take it unless you have your own prescription bottle with instructions on how often to take.
Before you take it, I would suggest deep breathing exercises before you begin speaking. Also, try not to hyperventilate. You could breathe in a paper bag for a few breaths and that will help too.

I think it is normal to become a little anxious before doing anything in public. I am always nervous before I have to sing. Really nervous.

I understand how you feel.