Is This Normal?

Question

I don't consider myself extremely shy. I do great in small groups and I'm very upbeat and talkative most of the time. However when it comes to speaking in front of a group I get really nervous. I'm 16 and I have a little more control over it now than I use to. Am I the only one who gets nervous with a shaking voice when I have to speak in front a group even if it's 8 people? I'm working on it, but I'd like to know I'm not alone in this. Thanks

Answer 1

Shyness is a strange thing. Most people who are shy don't experience any symptoms unless they are in specific circumstances. Perhaps your shyness kicks in when you are speaking to a group of people. Being a little nervous is pretty normal though.

Answer 2

It is totally normal. I was the same way. I would be fine in small groups like you but then when I get into a larger group, especially if it was a group of people I knew very well I'd get really nervous. It took me until I now, 17 years old to fully overcome it. I still couldn't believe that I once was so shy and I now had preformed on stage in front of a big audience! I think you will over come it when you are fully ready. That what happened with me.

Answer 3

Of course you are not alone!
I am the same age, and I know plenty of people who get nervous when speaking in front of a crowd.

It doesn't mean something is wrong with you at all.
I get nervous speaking in a class I am takign that only has 9 ppl in it!

Just try your best to take a deep breath, collect your thoughts, and speak like no one is watching!

It may be scary at first, but with time and practice you can beat your nerves!


And don't worry, even when it feels like it, you are never alone!
=)

Answer 4

Yes, this is normal. You are not alone, a lot of people are shy or a little nervous, in front of large groups. The way, I got myself, over it is by looking out and over people's head, not really directing my eyes or focus on anyone person.

Answer 5

Yes,this is very common: a lot of people would rather disapear into a hole in the ground than speak in front of a group.
I was one of them once. I learned by doing.
Now I feel completely a ease (even in a for me foreign language like English).
After joining a public speaking club (Toastmasters) it has become a joy & my hobby. You could go to a Toastmasters club as a guest and talk with people about speaking in front of a group.(You won't have to do it yourself). That will be encouraging!

Answer 6

It's perfectly normal, especially if you aren't use to being exposed (as one may see it) to that many people. To have a group of people all intently focused on you can be quite unnerving. All it means is that you are best in smaller groups because you are probably more used to them. A possible solution, if you know there is nothing wrong at all with you, then their perusal won't matter, since you won't be afraid of what they will find.

Answer 7

Your not alone. There are hundreds maybe thousands of people, that are unable to talk in front of large groups of people, even small groups. Keep your head high and keep working on it. You'll get it.

Answer 8

Seems normal to me, I don't get a shaky voice, but I think everyone gets nervous talking to a group of people. They might not show it in physical ways, but it can be nerve-racking.

Answer 9

yeah that's normal because when you are in front of a small group. you know most of them and when you are in front of a massive amont of people you aren't as comfortable with them as you are with the small group.

Answer 10

i would advise you to take a class in public speaking.

there are just some people who are shy. there is nothing wrong with it, and if there are anyone who tells you otehrwise do not listen to them. you are who you are. people with either accept you or not. dont chance. with life the shyness might go away. but not.