Is it normal i can't speak clearly but can write clearly?

First of all, I have social anxiety so when it comes to people talking to me, my words just ramble off and I have no idea what I just said. I look at their faces and they're just like "huh?" But when I write like here or text, I can explain myself really well. Sometimes I think people notice that I'm very talkative texting and in person, I'm either quiet or not articulate.

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  • I communicate much better through text as well. It's because I can take my time and piece my sentences and words together properly. I usually do not write beginning to end and will piece my writing together so that it makes sense, but when I talk I have no filter and my sentences are more disorganized.

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  • JingleBellPeace

    I'm having the same problem too.. At first, I thought it's my bad articulation that makes me sound stupid in front of people. So I went on practicing my pronunciation in my room and I can speak like a news reporter alone. The moment I open my mouth in front of people, I sound like an idiot again.. I feel stressed by the idea of talking to someone as I know that they are anticipating my words and I shouldn't take too much of their time. The things get worse when I'm living in a country where English is not colloquially spoken but plays a major role in academic institutions, I simply sound like a retarded person in front of the lecturers. Then, I found a few friends who speak perfectly and are patient enough to listen, I almost cried when they are willing to listen to me because it's been a while since I found someone besides my family members who are willing to do so. Voilà, my communication skills have improved significantly, try to find someone who is willing to listen, it works well for me. :) All the best in your future endeavors!

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  • Dulse.

    Same here. Text allows you a little more time to gather your thoughts.

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  • Pika-girl

    Yeah, what bugsforbreakfast said.

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  • Shily666

    I have social anxiety and I'm like that too.

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  • EccentricWeird

    I can speak CLEARLY now, the RAIN is gone!!

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  • ilovetoiletrolls

    This is me trying to make a conversation in person, "Um like so um like yeah you know what I'm saying"

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