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Help with BIGGEST presentation EVER?
I am supposed to give a presentation in front of the school next week and I am trying to get out of it but I can't cuz its part of my project (and its not even required but my mentor is making me do it) and I have a HUGE fear of public speaking. I have a partner but I can't control how I feel... I start to shake, sweat, my throat tightens up and gets so dry I can't talk. I will have to talk in front of about 800 people. Just the thought of it makes my face burn and I can't do it!
Are there any pills that can help me relax or anything else? I'd rather die...
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Seriously? Take 3 or 4 shots? That's an interesting one.
I also would not suggest anxiety pills. I have them, and when I have to take one I get sleepy, my thought processes slow and my speech starts slurring. Not the best look for a big speech.
The best thing you can do is practice, practice, practice. Know that stuff front and back until you could give the speech in your sleep, then practice it some more. That way you'll be less likely to draw a blank or to read from your notes too much.
Another thing is to remember that this is only one tiny part of your life. If you find yourself worrying, tell yourself that in just a little while it will be over and you won't have to do it again. What's 5-10 minutes in the grand scheme of things, right?
Some people say to picture the audience in their underwear. I like to pretend that they're not there, or that I know all of them and that I'm comfortable with them.
Conquering the fear of public speaking is a really great idea. There will be times in your future where you may have to use those skills, and it's great to have some practice.
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There are pills like xanax that will make you "relax," but those will also make you sluggish and not an enthusiastic talker. If you are of age, I would take a FEW shots of vodka or something. 3 or 4 will give you a good buzz that makes you confident and lets you "let go," but if you take too many and become "tipsy" you may slur.
This is from experience, I have gotten buzzed before giving speeches (like for SPCH 140, a college introductory course on speeches) and it personally helped me LOTS! I felt like I was crackin hilarious jokes, personable, enthusiastic, and fun to watch!
Let me know how this huge speech goes, I am truly truly curious as to how you do! Please keep me posted:) xx
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