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keeshy (offline) Joined: Apr 2007 Location: Melbourne Posts: 189	Sat Sep 01, 2007 8:09 pm Where do you think I could go to look for help on oral presentations? They are not a massive component of my course.....(have done 1 and have to do another one towards the end).....but they are required none the less and I will need to be confident in my nursing career. I cannot emphasise enough just how terrified of giving presentations that I am. Doesnt matter what, who, when why or how...they mortify me. I literally shake, cough, splutter and choke. Its been the bane of my existance for so long ang I really want to deal with it and get past it. I am very chatty and social and all of that...but when it comes to being up the front being focused on, I physically don't cope well at all. I know most ppl have nerves where this is concerned but for me its just completely over the top freak out stuff. Where can I go for help?? Any ideas??

KingAaron (offline) Joined: May 2006 Location: Adelaide Posts: 51	Sep 02, 2007, 09:46 pm Picture them all naked ? :P Focus on a spot on the wall or a picture at the back of the room, take deep breaths, RELAX, dont think about it, if you have everything with you when you begin then you will b fine, try to get the class to interact with you in some way, either by asking you questions or asking them questions. Let us know how you go, Good Luck Aaron

keeshy (offline) Joined: Apr 2007 Location: Melbourne Posts: 189	Sep 03, 2007, 06:50 pm Thanks KA, Unfortunately for me it isnt as easy as that. I usually am very prepared and practically know the stuff backwards, but its the speech that affects me. I cant get it out and I start to panic. My heart starts to race. The only thing I can liken it to is a panic attack. I am hoping I can find something to help me out before the time comes for me to do my next one.

KingAaron (offline) Joined: May 2006 Location: Adelaide Posts: 51	Sep 04, 2007, 12:44 am Hey Could always possible see a councellor, or a shink ? Iam not implying your crazy, but maybe they may have a soultion or be able to talk you thru your fears. ANother opition, and I guess it depends if you belive or not but going to see a hypotherapist, heard differnt success storys here with this, some say it has helped people quit smoking, others it hasn't, read a report on solving bed weting, so I guess its up to you if thats someone you want to give a try to. But good luck as I said earlier, and let us know the outcome, Aaron PS Sorry re spelling, just finished a double shift, and about 10 seconds away from bed :) Have a good one :P

Rotator Cuff (offline) Joined: May 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 85	Sep 04, 2007, 10:47 am Hi Keeshy, RC here, know where your coming from with panic attacks experienced them with PND not a nice feeling. Maybe you could try some natural anti-stress vitamin like Executive Stress vitamin B, this is only a suggestion,I took them for a while, makes your wee wee yellow. Or maybe some excercise, get that good feeling brain chemical going(this might look a bit funny seeing you pumping iron before your presentation). Best of luck chickadee RC

keeshy (offline) Joined: Apr 2007 Location: Melbourne Posts: 189	Sep 04, 2007, 06:53 pm Thanks guys :D Yes excercise is a great idea actually RC. I need to make more time for going to the gym. It is so true. KA that is a brilliant idea re the hypnotist. I do utilise and am a fan of alternative and natural therapies so it's something I most certainly would do. I will look into that one for sure! Thanks again. I will let you know how I go. Oh and interestingly, since I have come to this decision, I seem to be getting put on the spot more and more in class and get called on for role play (which I hate). For some reason they always pick on me! hehe

Darren (offline) Joined: Mar 2005 Location: Adelaide Posts: 179	Sep 04, 2007, 10:16 pm Keeshy, some good suggestions above. It could be that you are experiencing a true panic disorder, in which case a psychologist will certainly be able to assist. Also, I have found that actually attending public speaking courses, or dealing with the media etc to be very helpful. They usually do deal with the emotional and psychological aspects of public speaking as well as the technical preparation and delivery. You might find such short courses at TAFEs or private courses. If you wanted to go full hog there is also a group called Rostrum which help people develop their public speaking skills, along with holding competitions and courses.

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