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Public Speaking Anxiety?

Im taking an oral communication class which is required for my major so I cannot avoid it. I have a speech coming up on Monday and I am absolutely terrified! Im seriously considering dropping out of college because of this. And to make my anxiety worse, I have a very bad short term memory so im afraid my mind will go blank as im speaking and I will just stand there looking stupid. Does anyone have any tips on how to releave my anxiety?

Never think you can’t. If you gear yourself for failure then you’re bound for something to go wrong. Think positive thoughts and make sure you know you’re material well (just in case you’re bombarded with questions).

It’s funny how the number one greatest fear in America is public speaking, followed up by number two being death.

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