I hate public speaking, I dont know why. I dont care what others think, but when its that time, I get anxiety. Even such things as answering a question in class, heart starts beating fast. I know its common, and I want to conquer it. I plan on taking speaking classes in college, just to help with this. Anyone had and gotten over it?

I used to be the same way bro but i think it was because I USED to care about what others think.

The more you do it, the easier it gets, really.

Ya I figured that, but I took a speaking class like two years ago and was ok. Now its worse than ever.

If your taking any supplements that will raise your HR such as spike, ephedra, caffiene, etc....It may contribute to some anexiety that may result in you having a hard time speaking in front of people.

this is caused by nervousness, wind yourself up a bit before you go out and speak it pays off. people can tear you apart if they see your *****ting a brickload. I bet you always manage to get the message across to someone when your angry dont you? like LV said who gives a ***** what people think, tell them if they dont like it then ***** off, take the Gordon Ramsay approach..

Anybody know about or have experience with this?

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When you get up to speak, just keep thinking "I am smarter than everyone in this room, and they are just dying to hear what I have to say".

I know this thread is a month old but in case someone stumbles across it I thought I would put in my two cents worth. I find it helps if you select on person at a time to talk to. Keep moving and selecting other people so that one person does not think you are staring them down.

uhh..i tend to think this somewhat has to do with self esteem. not entirely but in a way..and thats something i am lacking greatly..

Yeah, I definitaley agree with you. I think that self esteem is the main thing. When I was younger and a little bit chubby, I'd be like 'F***'. I would be afraid as anything, sweating, all red and thinking everyone is looking at my physical downfalls. But now that I lift and run, I am much more muscular skinny, much better looking , and I'm older, it's no problem for me.

I have a ton of friends in every one of my classes, so I just say 'they're all my friends, I don't really care if I suck up here' and usually I do great. Just think that they are all your friends. Or as LV said...don't care wtf they think, and you'll be great.

I find making some kind of quick joke (usually in relevance to the subject or public speaking) at the beginning of a speech lightens up the mood a little. It always works for me. It's a chance at a quick good first impression and it's all down hill from there.

I don't know about public speaking, but I'm pretty good a private speaking, as in, talking to myself. Yeah, I'm pretty darn good at that... Sorry, for hijacking your thread tony.... I talked myself into writing this ....

When all else fails, you can try this too. I have friends/family who use this and stand by it.

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I am very comfortable speaking in front of a group of people as along as I am well prepared! The times that I get nervous are when I am not sure of what i am saying or what questions may arrise. When you are as prepared as you can be and you are well practice, you will be much more comfortable speaking.

Thats my $.02