Sarnoff and others writing on public speaking, say it is THE major fear; more so than dying....ultimately, one must simply "go through hell to get to heaven" (nt)

Posted by Morpheus on July 26, 2000 at 15:22:59:

In Reply to: Re: Fear posted by janis on July 26, 2000 at 09:50:47:

> 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. :)

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• As the comedian said.. Matches 05:03:03 07/27/00 (0)
• More than dying?!!! Sarnoff should take some of his own vodka. It worked for me! nt Tiggy 17:45:44 07/26/00 (7)
  • Sarnoff should take some of his own vodka. It worked for me! Pssst! 23:18:26 07/30/00 (0)
  • Smirnoff? (text) Brian C. 23:46:25 07/26/00 (3)
    • Re: Smirnoff? (text) janis 16:34:09 07/31/00 (0)
    • Excellent post ,Brian (nt) Morpheus 14:05:46 07/28/00 (1)
      • Well it can help the first one or two times, but then you realise you don't need it, cos you can do it! nt Tiggy 16:42:50 07/30/00 (0)
  • hmm Ana 21:12:54 07/26/00 (1)
    • Just a tiny amount would be enough, but it can make you hot. nt Tiggy 20:22:00 07/27/00 (0)

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