My face will start to blush or turn really red and sweat a little at the most random times. Its usually when I give a presentation or ask a question in class or even if any attention is called to me. It also happens just out of no where for no reason I can think of. How can I prevent this and get rid of it? Its very embaressing and have no idea to tell when it happens unless someone brings it up or if I feel it. Please I really really need help with this. I have a few presentations coming up at school next week so help me out. The crap about "believing in yourself" and confidence doesn't help at all so please dont say that. If anyone has any advice at all please tell me.
Additional info, added Saturday January 12 2008, 11:46 pm: Keep in mind its not only when I give presentations but also at random times when I'm hanging with my friends or even feel totally comfortable. Want to answer more questions in the Health & Fitness category? Maybe give some free advice about: Illnesses? Advicelady6798 answered Saturday January 12 2008, 7:28 pm: Something that always triggers that if when giving a speech you start to think more and more about what the audience is thinking. Pick topics you feel confortable talking about and know alot about them. I had the same problem but it got better each time a did a speech. I picked things that interested me. Always use props because the audience focuses on what you are presenting. It definitely takes alot of pressure off. Another thing to do is to sretch. If your muscles are tight then you need to do a little stretching. This will help relax the muscles. Another tip before you start speaking take a deep breathe. Say the words the students will love my speech, it is great, and I will do great. This will set your mind at ease when giving the speech. Don't pay attention to what the audience is doing becasue focusing on what they are doing during your speech will make it worse. Focus on the words and the main points of the speech. If teach and learn your body to relax you won't sweat or get nervous. [ Advicelady6798's advice column | Ask Advicelady6798 A Question ]
MzJENNiFER answered Saturday January 12 2008, 6:21 pm: When I feel embarrassed I think of humiliating things that happened to other people to cool myself down. You might want to stick to things that aren't funny because you might start laughing :[ but if you stick to things that happened to other people, then it should be fine.
Try to act as if you are just practicing at home. Pretend that there is no one there and if you begin to sweat, its okay. It happens to everyone.
I recommend, incase my tips do not work for you, to bring a napkin and fold it and just lightly tap your head. Its nothing to be embarrassed about. [ MzJENNiFER's advice column | Ask MzJENNiFER A Question ]
KelsieLorraine answered Saturday January 12 2008, 6:01 pm: well evidently you get nervous in front of crowds your just really shy . i think that you should stare at one of your friends or at the space above everyones head . any more questions? [ KelsieLorraine's advice column | Ask KelsieLorraine A Question ]
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