Is it normal getting really nervous talking in front of groups?

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Usually when I am in front of a group of people I am afraid to talk. I don't know why, I just start having huge panic attacks before I say something. I never raise my hand in class and I get really nervous before doing in class presentations (drama class was torture). I even get nervous talking amongst my friends at the lunch table. I usually talk a lot at home, which surprises my teachers and my classmates. I don't know if I'm the only one who does this or if some other people have this problem as well.

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  • Faceless
    13 years ago

    Same here. Before I have to speak to large groups, I like to envision myself as russle crowe in gladiator giving that speech to all the other slaves just before the big gladiator fight.
    I end up reenacting the entire scene and failing my presentation to the confused dismay of all. They never understood what we do in life echoes an eternity.

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    • [Old Memory]
      13 years ago

      Rofl

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  • [Old Memory]
    13 years ago

    Yeah, fear of public speaking is one of the most common phobias out there.

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  • Askyouknow
    13 years ago

    Practice! Practice talking to two then three then more people I was once like you...hope this help:)

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  • theunknownsoldier
    13 years ago

    happens to me too, completely normal.

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  • Terence_the_viking
    11 years ago

    just make tiger noises

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  • abc1234
    12 years ago

    thanks for your help guys :)

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