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Originally Posted by xenos
Happens to me each Monday. I give college students lectures and being in front of scrutinizing eyes is a very difficult situation for me that activates the shame spiral. I remember one day I was so hurt and vulnerable I couldn't even raise my voice and I kept attached to the whiteboard and never turning toward the students. I don't know the eye contact for me is a major problem that devolves into social anxiety. The rest of the day I spend in a very depressive posture.
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I'm sorry to hear this. I have a very difficult time presenting in front of people. I have done it successfully a few times, but it took so much preparation, and caused me such anxiety that at this point in time I avoid public speaking completely. I was asked to develop and deliver a training class at work late last year, and I told them there was no way I could do it. You are much stronger than me, because you are actually doing it. Have you tried any Mindfulness/Grounding techniques before you have to present?
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