ok i have an oral presentation coming up in a couple of days where i have to stand up in front of my spanish class and give a presentation all in spanish describing my family whole holding up family pictures. Im freaking out. i was supposed to do it today but i told my professor that my pictures are at home and i wouldnt be able to get them till this weekend. So now i have to do it for sure this tuesday. If ur just gonna say get over it or just do it dont even bothering answering this one. For those of u not knowing what it feels like to worry about this as much as i do dont know what im going through right now. What should i do? I feel like ill get an anxiety attack.
2006-11-09 19:39:27 · 12 answers · asked by tragickingdom 1 in Health ➔ Mental Health
My guess is that every other student it also anxious about having to do the presentation. You're not alone. Also, you HAVE to do it, so you might as well make the best of it: come out with the guns blazing.
2006-11-09 19:41:33 · answer #1 · answered by angrysandwichguy1 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The number one fear statistically is Public Speaking. Seriously, I'm going to give you some advice that can REALLY help you, but you got to do exactly what I say! First off, that butterfly/rollercoaster about to vomit feeling will not go away unless you make it. Let that fear hit you while you are bout to give the presentation, but as soon as that teacher calls your name to give your presentation SWALLOW THAT FEAR! Gulp it up like you've been in a desert stranded without water! Swallow that fear & the main thing to do is ACT LIKE YOU KNOW WHAT YOU ARE DOING! Don't let the shaky voice get to you, don't let the shaky hands start, don't think about what everyone else is thinking of you. Do not look around if anyone is listening to you, JUST BREATHE, look at a focal point in either the back of the room or the teacher & SMILE! Smile & act like HEY I KNOW THIS STUFF. Repeat to yourself "It's not that big of a deal" The more you fake being comfortable, the more it will appear you are in control, then you will eventually believe you are in control! The key to a good presentation is CONFIDENCE & INFORMATION! Trust me, I've been speaking to crowds since I was in high school! You will be fine. I have faith in you even though I don't know you because I know people overcome this fear all the time! Just trust in yourself, your homework, and you will be fine! Good luck!
2006-11-10 03:50:31 · answer #2 · answered by Island Princess 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I know exactly how you feel! I am terrible with oral presentations and speeches and stuff like that. Something I have found really helps (No its not just something the counsellors tell you) is to take a few really deep breaths, holding it then releasing. It so helps you to be more relaxed.
Also, maybe try practicing in front of your friends over the weekend. It helps heaps to have done it with people you trust before hand!
2006-11-10 03:43:30 · answer #3 · answered by caelyndunami 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Seriously...most of the people listening to you will not really be listening at all--they'll be having their own anxiety attacks about their own presentations. Everybody feels the same way you do, and they all know it, so don't act (when you're giving your presentation) like this is your personal special shame or anything. Even if you totally suck, if you try to connect with the audience instead of hanging your head and whispering, you'll get emotional support from SOMEBODY, cause everybody knows they feel the exact same way.
That aside, there's nothing like practice, practice, practice.
2006-11-10 03:47:35 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I truly understand your torment. What I usually do is look at a particular person in the classroom that I am familiar with. When you have someone to connect with you tend to forget about everyone else. Also, look around every other time you look at this particular person so you don't get points marked off.
2006-11-10 04:55:50 · answer #5 · answered by L G 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe you can try to memorise your scipts and do it in front of the mirror first? If you have video cams, it is even better. Record it and play it to see where you can improve. Practice practice practice. The more practice you have, the more confidence you will get and wont feel that bad.
2006-11-10 03:43:17 · answer #6 · answered by Cool Gal 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Just be prepared before your presentation, always think positive that you can do it. Face your fear and the most important thing is to pray.
2006-11-10 03:43:27 · answer #7 · answered by treb1226 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Do your homework and write notes on the back of the photos.
2006-11-10 03:50:31 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Its prob ok to get worried. Just try to relex and like out people will mess up too. !!!!
2006-11-10 03:41:35 · answer #9 · answered by madisonn! 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
try to talk to your self first. practice in front of a mirror how you deliver your words... with that you have the confident to speak...
2006-11-10 03:44:59 · answer #10 · answered by DenRoCK 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋