Posted by janis on July 26, 2000 at 09:50:47:
In Reply to: Fear posted by Joe on July 25, 2000 at 14:43:45:
i, apparently am a self-preservation 4w3. i kind of like danger, in the physical sense. i mean, anything like skydiving, taking a road trip with total strangers,illegal drugs (;)), etc appeals to me. the physical dangers are more of an adrenaline rush than a fear for me. you have to live, take risks to feel alive!!!but i have this huge fear of public speaking. i don't know why. i am not extremely shy. i mean, i'm an introvert, and a bit shy sometimes, but nothing that would explain the fear. it seems to be totally irrational. i'm fine till i get up there. then my hands start trembling, and my heart is pounding in my chest. it's crazy.i haven't done many presentations, maybe that is part of the reason. maybe i will join some kind of drama organization. that might help, yes? has anyone else had this situation, and what have they done to overcome it?
ps--kidding about the drugs, anyone who is all shocked. :)