Well, I have to do a speech tomorrow and I have a really bad anxiety problem mostly because of my cheek. I have this thing called Perry Romberg's Syndrome, which is just looks like a dimple on your cheek, but a little deeper. When I do my speech tomorrow, how can I just avoid this anxiety/self-consciousness about myself? Thanks guys!
2007-12-13 09:02:08 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Social Science ➔ Psychology
I meant "better" and thanks guys!
2007-12-13 09:25:11 · update #1
I'd carry a mirror out with me, and I'd first say something like, "As you may have noticed, I have a deep dimple right here, its rather cute, don't you think"? Then once in a while look into the mirror and then smile, like you're so happy about what you see. Everyone will laugh and then clap for you. Comedy is the best remedy. You'll do great, go get em.
2007-12-13 09:10:03 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
You have nothing to worry about. If it's like any school I ever attended, half of the people will be either not paying attention, or trying to sleep. Possibly working on an assignment that they forgot about. That cuts down the class population by half, at the most.
Think of something calming, whether it be a song, sound, or just a thought.
Also, if you screw up on something, make a joke out of it, if at all possible. Try to lighten the mood by telling a couple of side jokes related to whatever it is you're reading. Hell, you could probably start off with a joke about how easy/hard it was to find the information for this speech. If you make people laugh, or make yourself laugh for that matter, it makes speaking publicly a lot easier.
Good luck on your speech!
2007-12-13 17:12:42 · answer #2 · answered by Jeremy 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just don't worry about what others think. Just practice the speech and try your best. It's not as bad as you think.
Like in gym class, we are playing volleyball and I'm kind of scared that the ball is going to hit me, I get nervous and I just stand there because I suck at volleyball, and I am horrible at serving the ball. But today when I served the ball, it was really bad and afterwards I didn't feel so bad because it seemed like no one cared that I was bad at serving and there was another girl wh owasn't that good at serving and I have a Drama class that helps with my nervousness.
2007-12-13 17:13:14 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have known people with these very deep dimples on one side of face. I never thougth of it as a disease. I can't stand that they put labels on everything these days. Did you know that many women consider them attractive. They are sweet like a very deep smile line. No need to be self conscious. You are who you are and just accept what ya got. If you do this others will too. Also most people have something they don't like about themselves so you are in the same boat as them. Just accept your self you are not so bad I am sure. Besides you are not your body, you are the soul within that vehicle. My car looks like crap, but I don't feel bad about it. I just am glad it gets me where I need to go. Another tip- as you are standing up there try to imagine everyone in their underwear. This will make you laugh and not be so self conscious. No just kidding. But you could also just think as if you are talking to one person one on one. Then you will not feel like so many looking at you. Or try this Imagine yourself when you are listening to someone speak to an audience. You are wanting them to do well and say the right thing. So just be the person you want to hear speak. Most people are not so interested in how you look they want to hear what you have to say. Unless you are really messed up and dirty. Just wear nice clean clothes and look respectable to the best of your ability. Then Give it to God. We can only do our best. hope these help.
2007-12-13 18:38:32 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Get yourself in front of a mirror and give your speech. Look directly into your eyes. Do it over and over until you are sick of it. Then try it on your family members, making eye contact with each member in turn while speaking. . Then you will be focused on the speech and you won't have to worry about the trivial things.
2007-12-13 17:10:58 · answer #5 · answered by Matt D 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
dude perry romberg's syndrome doesnt look bad at all
just like devi said women do find it attracting
dont feel bad about it man
2007-12-13 20:35:38 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well you have to learn to accept yourself. Just know what your talking about in the speech that should be your number one concern forget what everyone else thinks. Good luck with your speech!!
2007-12-13 17:12:49 · answer #7 · answered by CurlySue 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You just have to take a deep breath and do it! Your audience usually doesn't realize how nervous you are, so don't fret. Practice in front of a mirror, you'll do fine!
2007-12-13 17:12:06 · answer #8 · answered by plentyofmoxie84 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
visualise ... think of urself walking out of the room and youve finished the test not embaressed dont u feel better..? dont think about it... brethe deeply and hold onto something when your up there like a fave small item to help you think to urself its only short and after ive finished i can be proud good luck !
2007-12-13 17:06:44 · answer #9 · answered by bc- 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I agree with byasea self deprecating humor is always the funniest!
2007-12-13 17:14:48 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋