Social Anxiety Support

Braxietel · 10-08-2009, 05:18 AM

Today I had to present my talk on the Australian Internet Filter in English class. Now, obviously I was bloody nervous about this but I managed to get through it, without going red or faltering to often, which was an improvement. I also looked up at my audience and tried to talk clearly and loudly enough, I think it worked. Although I did notice people giving odd looks at times, so I'm slightly suspicous and paranoid about the whole thing still.

leonardess · 10-08-2009, 05:38 AM

you did great!! now forget about it - resist the post-mortem temptation!

Black_Widow · 10-08-2009, 08:58 AM

Congrats and well done

MFwill · 10-08-2009, 09:26 AM

I wouldn't be worried about any weird looks, when I see someone presenting I dont even look at them pretend im not paying attention, I figure this would help them feel more comfortable.

Another piece of advice when it comes to public speaking for me is I always force myself to volunteer first if we have that option. Nobody is judging you their all just worried about themselves. Its funny I think public speaking is the one social situation that mostly everybody has a problem with, I actually think some peoplele with SA are at a slight advantage when it comes to public speaking because were use to feeling nervous around people.

Rixy · 10-08-2009, 09:53 AM

It sounds like you did alright. Every experience I've had with public speaking has become a disaster

strawberryjulius · 10-08-2009, 06:42 PM

Well done.

The great thing about presentations in class is that people most likely won't remember it the next day.

Braxietel · 10-09-2009, 05:00 AM

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Originally Posted by MFwill

when I see someone presenting I dont even look at them pretend im not paying attention, I figure this would help them feel more comfortable.

Ha, I do this all the time

leonardess · 10-09-2009, 05:09 AM

I always look at them and smile and nod. maybe that's creepy....

Braxietel · 10-09-2009, 05:14 AM

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Originally Posted by leonardess

I always look at them and smile and nod. maybe that's creepy....

No, they'd just think that they're making a very convincing argument

ChrisWasNotThere · 10-13-2009, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Rixy

It sounds like you did alright. Every experience I've had with public speaking has become a disaster

How many disasters can there possibly be? My public speaking always goes horrible.. for now!

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10-08-2009, 06:42 PM	#6 (permalink)
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10-08-2009, 05:38 AM	#2 (permalink)
leonardess Status: wheresthefire?inmyeye! Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: WILL you people please leave me alone?I'm supposed to be working lol Gender: Female Age: 45 Posts: 1,226	you did great!! now forget about it - resist the post-mortem temptation!

10-08-2009, 08:58 AM	#3 (permalink)
Black_Widow Status: SAS Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: South-East London, UK Gender: Female Age: 28 Posts: 928	Congrats and well done

10-08-2009, 09:26 AM	#4 (permalink)
MFwill Status: SAS Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: US Gender: Male Age: 21 Posts: 29	I wouldn't be worried about any weird looks, when I see someone presenting I dont even look at them pretend im not paying attention, I figure this would help them feel more comfortable. Another piece of advice when it comes to public speaking for me is I always force myself to volunteer first if we have that option. Nobody is judging you their all just worried about themselves. Its funny I think public speaking is the one social situation that mostly everybody has a problem with, I actually think some peoplele with SA are at a slight advantage when it comes to public speaking because were use to feeling nervous around people.

10-09-2009, 05:09 AM	#8 (permalink)
leonardess Status: wheresthefire?inmyeye! Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: WILL you people please leave me alone?I'm supposed to be working lol Gender: Female Age: 45 Posts: 1,226	I always look at them and smile and nod. maybe that's creepy....