i have stage fright. how do i overcome it.?

Question

i really cant talk in front of ppl i dont know(mainly school presentations) i get all tongue tied and i feel dizzy, idk y. i really want this to not happen. i just have this paranoia about how everyone is gonna laugh at something stupid i say. plz help.

Answer 1

Ok. I have it too. not as much as I used to. I'll show you why.
I'm a musician. So, as a musician. We have to perform in front of a bunch people and be "ON" in front of them.
To get over my stage fright. I deliberatley threw myself into a bunch of drum contests in the past 9 years to try and get over my fear. I'll be honest, I humilated myself by dropping sticks in the middle of my drum solos, got nervous, cracked and so forth. But it did work for me that is. I forced myself to get in there and "do it" ..."good or bad" how it came out. It trained me to " Get up there and do it". It may sound suicidal, but it does work. Let me ask you this? How long do you want to sit on the sidelines??? Do you want to be watcher or doer???
Let me tell you who gets the glory. The doers always do!!!!
Why because they went out there and tried their best...do or die! The watchers just sit by and stand there by on the sidelines and whine and complain because they don't have the balls ( pardon me, I'm a guy) to "get up there and go for it!". Listen...nobody's perfect except God. I'm not God and neither are you. So, what are you gonna do??? So what do you have to lose??? You have nothing to fear except fear itself. Get back on your feet, pull yourself up by your bootstraps and go for it!". I'm not trying to scare you to death, I'm motivating you to get back on your feet and get out there and try again, that's all. Get in the ring, face that bull and stare it down! Stop making excuses and "go for it again!"

Answer 2

Just like everyone mentioned, it takes practice and practice will build your confidence.

You should try practicing in front of a group of friends first, since it is easier to communicate with them. At the end of the presentation ask them what they thought of your verbal communication and understanding of your content/subject. Then when it comes to the actual presentation you will have a little bit more confidence (although I know it feels completely different presenting up front and centre).

But as long as you know what you are talking about then you can tell the rest of the audience what YOUR understanding is of that topic. Just keep telling yourself: I'm the one talking about this topic and have to tell the audience what I have found out or my understanding of it is. Sometimes when you really know something well you are able to explain it better.

Also, write down your points in small cards so when you feel like you are either slipping up you can rescue yourself (and escape the eye of the audience for a few seconds).

And also, never think of what the audience is thinking. They want to hear what you are saying so you tell them what you want them to know (or have to know).

If I could do it (and the many billions of people out there) then you can too!

Answer 3

I had that too. Just try to realize that there's someone else in the exact situation, and even though this might sound mean, it helps me to think that they could be screwing up a presentation way worse than it's possible for me. Hahah. Or if you want a nicer way, you could try making a list of all the things you like about youself to boost your confidence. Then just think, it'll be over before you know it and getting it over with will make you feel better!

Answer 4

Bite the bullet & speak. After a few presentations you'll be a pro. Everyone gets nervous and says silly things. If you do that laugh along with everyone else and continue. It's really no big deal. Good luck.

Answer 5

One way to do it is to practice your speech at home, in front of other people (even little kids or neighbors) just to get used to it.

Another thing is to imagine the audience is all nude or just wearing boxers. That will make you laugh inside and calm you down.

Another thing is to find one friend in the group and mostly look behind the group at the wall, but sometimes look at the one friendly face to feel supported.

Answer 6

has it really ever happened? everyone just laughing at you because you broke down in a speech?

prolly not


AND IF IT HAS

no one remembers it unless you remind them.



best think to know is that no one gives a flying crap about whatever it is you have to say.

no one notices you racing heart, sweaty palms, never ticks (mostly) and other symptoms.

if they are interested, they will hear what you are saying.


so have confidence. those who will listen will like it, those who dont will say it was good too.

Answer 7

picture everyone naked