Will I faint when I give my presentation?

Question

I have to give a presentation on Friday and im scared to death of public speaking. I think my biggest fear is throwing up or fainting, what are the chances that that will happen. What are some techniques I can do to calm me during my presentation that will actually work.

Answer 1

before you do your presentation listen to some music that makes you feel calm and breathe slowly. i do this when i feel nervous or stressed out about something and it works for me. i am sure you will do just fine you are not going to faint or throw up look at it this way you must be pretty important at your job if you are the one who has to speak!!! YOU CAN DO IT!!! I KNOW YOU CAN!!!!! GOOD LUCK TO YA!

Answer 2

As a child, I was extremely shy. I couldn't even answer a question when a guest asked, “What is your name?" Every time I tried to speak, it was a struggle.

After going to college, I learned to make speeches and won many prizes in elocution contests and debates. First, I had to memorize my speeches and speak word for word like a tape recorder. Many people can do that but they cannot face cross questioning and interruptions.

My professor, who trained many students to become polished speakers, gave me one secret which never forgot. He said:

“Look straight at people when you are talking and talk loud enough with confidence so that everyone can hear you. The secret is not what you say but how well you say.”

In a situation where you have face a panel and answer questions, listen carefully. Ask a person to repeat or explain what exactly he wants to know or just ask, "Do you mean .....?".

The single most important thing is to keep your nerve and gain time to think. Never rush to speak or answer if you are not sure of what you are saying.

Sometimes, you have to be quite honest and say, "Sorry, I never thought about it." The secret is how you handle questions. If you fumble for words and start stuttering, you will lose confidence. You can get away with a lot if you give short answers with a smile.

Your first presentation a challenge. If you master the facts and practice over and over again, you will do very well. Keep repeating your mantra. “ I will do very well in my presentation.” That will build up your confidence and you will be surprised how well you did after it is over.

Answer 3

well, having been there myself, you won't throw up or faint. don't lock your knees & that will help with the fainting. if your stomache feels too upset, try popping a couple of tums & that will help a little.

techniques to help would be practicing your presentation. the more confident you are with your information, the smoother it will go and less anxious you will be.

i suggest practicing giving your presentationt to a friend or family member. if there isn't anyone to practice on, then pretend you are giving it to an audience.

oh yeah & have your friends give you some good laughs beforehand to help relax you.

experience helps as well.

Answer 4

Change the topic of your presentation.
For example, try: "Fainting: An Introduction to the Recently Unconscious Mind"

Answer 5

First of all, never lock your knees. meaning don't stand there stiff and tightly held straighter. Learn to take some slow deep breaths.

You speaking in public fear is more of the fear itself.

Realize that people who are successful at public speaking have the ablity to laugh at themself and stumble over a word or two and not blink an eye..

If you dewl on what might happen you just might create a mishap.


Learn relaxating breathing.

You can do it

Answer 6

Here's a couple......First of all chill out , you will be fine....
One thing I learned was to find a spot , a picture, something at the back of the room where your are speaking and focus there...So you dont look like a automaton scour the back of that room while you speek..Don't look at the audience you'll get nervous.......Practice this in your home....

heres another....ask a friend to sit near the back in a chair you both agree that she will sit in ....Look at her .....she will be your focal point...
Personally I would do the first one it looks real and you will come across as competant......
Good luck buddie....I will be thinking about you on friday ....Heres a hug for luck !

Answer 7

You can learn some breathing exercises, and i would suggest yoga to help with reducing stress in the future. Before your speech just step off to yourself where it's quiet, clear your mind and focus on your speech, and then take long slow breaths. If you start getting to nervous during your speech, pause to take a sip of water and take a few slow breaths.

Answer 8

honestly I dont really know.... Ive been in the same situation soo many times .... I jus deal with it I guess.... when Im giving my presentation my voice ends up really deep and I get really fidgety .. but some how I get through it .. its not usually a good presentation but .. i get through it
just do watever works for you and watever calms you .. and you should be fine ...
good luck

Answer 9

if the presentation is about fainting, it will fit right in

Answer 10

a few deep breaths are very calming and refreshing. Look at peoples eyebrows. This way, your not seeing everyone looking at you and you look as though you are looking into everyone els.