Stage frieght

[McEmeka]

I have problem of stage frieght. I can't speak in public. I can speak only when l take alcohol to calm my nerves down. Please help. I need solution

[OhMsBeliever]

I have the same problem and the only way that I can calm myself down is if I know what I'm going to do or say. If I'm put on the spot I'll freak out and cry because I get crazy anxious but if I plan ahead even if it's super last minute, if I know what I'm going to say or do, it calms me down so I'm not going crazy. It's reassuring because I know what to do.

[McEmeka in reply to OhMsBeliever]

Thanks. I have tried your method but l failed. The problem continues

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Hi nice to meet you. I assume as you are posting on this site that you have some mental healh difficulties? It would help to tackle these as the public speaking might be easier then.

As for me I would rather cut my arm off than do public speaking, and I don't know of anyone who doesn't worry over it. Is this such an essential part of your life? x

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I have something like that I panic if someone gives me a weird look I can't talk or sing and just stop.. XD I feel your pain but don't drink u might get hurt! I don't want anyone hurt! 😓

[Superstar5656]

I get extremely nervous as well! What I normally do is pretend that I'm speaking to people that I know very well, that I know won't judge me. If I pretend that's my audience, it tends to make me not so nervous, but I still am somewhat nervous.

[menagerie11]

Practice, practice, practice ...in small increments of time. Talk for one minute to an audience of one or two people. Add another person and talk for a minute and a half. Keep increasing the time and the number of people, gradually. You might also want to consider joining Toast Masters.