i have this problem which i detest like hell. i am a university student and i am bound to do presentations at times. the problem is this that i have this fear which bugs me when i know i have to present my work in front of audience. when i stand in front of the crowd my heart beats real fast as if i have been running. my legs start shaking and i my face gets real hot[flush]. with all that problem in me how the hell can i do the presentation??!!!
2007-09-17 04:51:13 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Mental Health
Practice, practice, present, present, present (presentations).
It will get easier.
What you describe is really stage fright, and you can talk to your doctor about medicine which you take only before a BIG presentation or performance.
Many musicians have this problem, as well as other performers.
There is a medicine which works, but you need a history and physical to make sure your heart and blood pressure, etc. are ok before you should take it.
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2007-09-17 05:11:39 · answer #1 · answered by Tanya968 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
the first time i had to make a presentation in front of a large crowd i was surprised. i was making a presentation in front of about 100 people. i was all confident in what i had to say, etc. when i was introduced i walked up to the podium, saw all the people looking at me and froze like a deer in the headlights. i totally blew it. then that night i went to my hotel room and practiced my presentation for about 2 hours in front of a mirror. the next night i had to make the same presentation to a different group. i didn't ace it but i was 1,000 times better than the night before. i eventually got very comfortable being in front of large crowds.
you should also learn some breathing and relaxation exercises to do while you are waiting to go before a crowd. they will calm you.
good luck!
2007-09-17 05:06:55 · answer #2 · answered by John S 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take a drink of water earlier than you cross on degree. When you're on degree, don't seem into the eyes of any person within the viewers. Pick a fixture toward the again of the theater to recognition on. I have located this to be very well for degree fright. I even have practiced in entrance of a reflect, and at parks, to recover from my public speakme fears.
2016-09-05 16:55:38 · answer #3 · answered by cother 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Preparation, practice, and water.
Know what you're talking about...don't half-@ss your assignments thinking you'll be able to skate by, because you won't.
And practice in front of a mirror, studying yourself as you give your presentation. Make adjustments as necessary, in speech patters, the words you use, etc. Write your presentation as if you're speaking it, and it'll go easier.
Finally, take a glass/bottle of water with you when you present. If you start feeling nervous, take a little sip, collect your thoughts, and move forward.
2007-09-17 05:25:39 · answer #4 · answered by samans442 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is not unusual. This happens to everyone. In fact you can think that when you get up to do your presentation. Everyone in your class is feeling like you do, they are trying to look and act cool, but inside they are all feeling the same way. That might make it easier for you knowing the faces you are looking at are wishing they were not there as well.
2007-09-17 05:06:10 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is really your characteristic that you fear,your body trembles, you are unable to talk fast etc. I remember my child-hood when the same thing used to happen to me. But with all that I dared going to the stage and deliver the speech. As you dare to step on the stage slowly your fear disappers and you start taking pleasure of public speech. Once you start enjoying speech, you will get rid of stage-fear/fever. Never go to the stage un-prepared/without a written speech. Donot look to any one eye to eye; donot invite participation,atleast initially.
2007-09-17 05:07:14 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
to get rid of ur fear take a big assisgnment and present it to a large audience. once u do it u will get it over it and u will probably learn to like presenting in front of large groups of people...good luck!
2007-09-17 04:59:22 · answer #7 · answered by Lindsey H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Replace your automatic negative self-talk with thoughts, beliefs and images that offer you support and cooperation on the mental level. Be patient, nurturing and self-accepting as you begin to heal on the emotional level. Ultimately, open the door to greater fulfillment on the Self level. Take care of yourself and find ways to alleviate the symptoms on the physical level.
2007-09-17 05:07:51 · answer #8 · answered by pcgamer1987 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
as a musician I faced hundreds of ppl...the trick is to know your subject totally....have notes....a small glass of water....and when you talk, look at a person in the second or third row in the audience and talk to them....glance at notes, and maybe look up at everyone just a touch.....you'll be fine once you get started.........hey..good luck
2007-09-17 05:01:30 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Personally, and I don't say this to be a drunk, I have a nice big glass of white wine or two..and that usually gets me going!
2007-09-17 05:11:08 · answer #10 · answered by MotherKittyKat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋