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How do I cope with panic attacks when giving presentations?

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Question - (31 January 2011) 2 Answers - (Newest, 1 February 2011)
A female Canada age 26-29, anonymous writes:

well this isn't a relationship question but i do need advice, and not many people really take it seriously

basically im 15 and in highschool, and my problem is that i sruggle with giving oral presentations, really struggle, a couple of weeks before im planned to give one i always panic, and feel sick then when it comes to the day of doing it, i normally throw up, i feel like im about to have a panic attack, i start breathing quicker, i shake like ive never shaken before, i feel like im about to burst into tears, ive actually had to leave classrooms before because i got like this i really couldn't do it. It's affecting my grades, not hugely but it is to some extent.

The thing is, im not a shy person, i have lots of friends, im confident when im out around people, its just giving the presentations in school, plus ive just moved to a new school so its new people, and i have a different accent, i just need advice on how to contain myself, and not feel like this as much as i do.

any advice at all would be helpful! thank you.

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A reader, anonymous, writes (1 February 2011):

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thank you for all your help! and kp-boy im originally from the UK, so im not canadian so i understand what you mean by big story haha, i moved from england to canada about half a year ago, so the panics even worse, thank you all for your advice, and yes ive heard of them pills, ill talk to my mum about it and make an appointment at the doctors, ill try and keep you all updated thanks so much!

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A male reader, kp-boy United Kingdom +, writes (31 January 2011):

sounds to me like you lack confidence in yourself when comes to things like this . when you goin if your friends are going try get the chance to walk round you know see everyone thats you know is there . it will help you calm.

Say to yourself you are just telling your friends a very big story like you canadians or americans would say gossip. then when it starts say your into and if feel appropriate make a joke on your nervs get the crowd on your side.

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