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How Can One Overcome Social Anxiety? by sitasie(f): 8:27am On Feb 22, 2013
hey people, come on,let's share our anxiety experiences and how best we can help those wth extreme symptoms like shaking voice, shaking hands, sweating etc.
personally I rather lie still and quiet in the casket than stand before a congregation to read my biography on my burial day.

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Re: How Can One Overcome Social Anxiety? by ecolime(m): 8:38am On Feb 22, 2013
sitasie :
hey people, come on,let's share our anxiety experiences and how best we can help those wth extreme symptoms like shaking voice, shaking hands, sweating etc.
personally I rather lie still and quiet in the casket than stand before a congregation to read my biography on my burial day.
You are very funny... Lmao
I don't have any issue talking before a crowd but I have a phobia for formal interviews.. What a twist!!! embarassed

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Re: How Can One Overcome Social Anxiety? by saemmanuel(m): 2:39pm On Feb 22, 2013
lool
Re: How Can One Overcome Social Anxiety? by Johnnoah1st: 2:39pm On Feb 22, 2013
sitasie :
hey people, come on,let's share our anxiety experiences and how best we can help those wth extreme symptoms like shaking voice, shaking hands, sweating etc.
personally I rather lie still and quiet in the casket than stand before a congregation to read my biography on my burial day.
abeg i tink google don make life easy so y are u still asking questions on nairaland or nairaland be like google 4 ur eyes? are u a learner?
Re: How Can One Overcome Social Anxiety? by salt1: 2:42pm On Feb 22, 2013
Pick just one face in your audience. Look that person straight in the eyes and smile. S/he will smile back and your anxiety will dissipate.

I do a lot of public speaking and it always works

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Re: How Can One Overcome Social Anxiety? by Nobody: 2:46pm On Feb 22, 2013
Well said @op,i am also having it tough facing the crowd
Re: How Can One Overcome Social Anxiety? by eggo: 2:48pm On Feb 22, 2013
av dat phobia tooo...i usu feel sick and cold...
Re: How Can One Overcome Social Anxiety? by Rooneyboy(m): 2:52pm On Feb 22, 2013
if u r scared of crowd just take a bottle of ogogoro b4 u get on stage and all u fears and anxiety will suddenly change to happiness and joy grin
Hope that helps

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Re: How Can One Overcome Social Anxiety? by Nobody: 2:53pm On Feb 22, 2013
Smoking a lot can easy tension.drinking alomo could also help

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Re: How Can One Overcome Social Anxiety? by Sxsells: 2:54pm On Feb 22, 2013
sitasie :
hey people, come on,let's share our anxiety experiences and how best we can help those wth extreme symptoms like shaking voice, shaking hands, sweating etc.
personally I rather lie still and quiet in the casket than stand before a congregation to read my biography on my burial day.


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Re: How Can One Overcome Social Anxiety? by adexsimply(m): 2:59pm On Feb 22, 2013
i always had difficulties speaking to strangers..but these days i just stay calm and say as little as possible, with a ready SMILE...but the problem still comes from them when i start looking them straight in the eye(can't help it)..pple say my stare is kinda unsettling...

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Re: How Can One Overcome Social Anxiety? by CeCeBillz(f): 3:00pm On Feb 22, 2013
Then smoke enough igbo am sure it will help
sitasie :
hey people, come on,let's share our anxiety experiences and how best we can help those wth extreme symptoms like shaking voice, shaking hands, sweating etc.
personally I rather lie still and quiet in the casket than stand before a congregation to read my biography on my burial day.
Re: How Can One Overcome Social Anxiety? by dandadee: 3:03pm On Feb 22, 2013
had same issues..I don't think it ever completely goes away but its severity can be drastically improved on. even the best of public speakers have some butterflies in their stomach before a speech..but like everything in life..practise makes perfect..take it upon yourself not to turn down any opportunity to speak in public..initially u'd feel very awkward in front of a crowd..with time you'd be wanting to talk and never stop

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Re: How Can One Overcome Social Anxiety? by Sagamite(m): 3:04pm On Feb 22, 2013
sitasie :
hey people, come on,let's share our anxiety experiences and how best we can help those wth extreme symptoms like shaking voice, shaking hands, sweating etc.
personally I rather lie still and quiet in the casket than stand before a congregation to read my biography on my burial day.

Maybe I can help as I am completely the opposite.

First off, what would you say is/are the driver(s) of your anxiety?
Re: How Can One Overcome Social Anxiety? by greatgod2012(f): 3:04pm On Feb 22, 2013
These tips can help you socially.......
1. Relax yourself, do not look at pple's face, just face front , when you are to speak in public.
2. Dont avoid what frightens.....face your fear and conquer it.
3. Switch off your imaginations.......dont ever think about what pple think or say about you.
4. Focus your mind on positive instructions,.
5. Be yourself......do not try to immitate anyone, do whatever you want to do in your own way, so as to make a landmark and be unique .
May God help us all.

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Re: How Can One Overcome Social Anxiety? by GentleNaaz(m): 3:07pm On Feb 22, 2013
D best way of getn rid of anxiety.
1. B determined 2 get rid of it.
2. Look 4 a weapon( iron, cutlass, gun, bomb etc.)
3. Head straight 2 sum 1 u r sure u wl defeat.
4. Cheer up cos ds is d easiest point 2 unleash ur anger
5. However, Hit d person messilesly
6. Sit back n watch, u wl c dat ur anxiety wl b no wr 2 b found
Re: How Can One Overcome Social Anxiety? by Abujafood: 3:09pm On Feb 22, 2013
Sometimes I just imagine there's no one there then I say what's on my mind!
Re: How Can One Overcome Social Anxiety? by bigfat04(m): 3:09pm On Feb 22, 2013
greatgod2012: These tips can help you socially.......
1. Relax yourself, do not look at pple's face, just face front , when you are to speak in public.
2. Dont avoid what frightens.....face your fear and conquer it.
3. Switch off your imaginations.......dont ever think about what pple think or say about you.
4. Focus your mind on positive instructions,.
5. Be yourself......do not try to immitate anyone, do whatever you want to do in your own way, so as to make a landmark and be unique .
May God help us all.

cheesy PERFECT ANSWER ...

Re: How Can One Overcome Social Anxiety? by ba7man(m): 3:13pm On Feb 22, 2013
Don't forget to dress well, smell good and be well groomed. People respond positively to good appearance.

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Re: How Can One Overcome Social Anxiety? by Koolking(m): 3:13pm On Feb 22, 2013
Johnnoah1st: abeg i tink google don make life easy so y are u still asking questions on nairaland or nairaland be like google 4 ur eyes? are u a learner?

You are quick to call someone who needs info, who share a problem a learner. For Christ sake, NL is a public forum where info, ideas, problems are shared. Info on Google aren't they being put up by human like - you and I? I bet if you Google this particular discussion, you will get it on Google. Why are people always seeing Google as the only infopaedia, limiting their source of knowledge to Google? Nawooo for some people in this 21 century.

To the op, I used to have the problem of facing crowd. Pick your words wisely and talk nicely, you may rehearse before mounting the stump. Exude confidence, go out and kill your giant - fear.

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Re: How Can One Overcome Social Anxiety? by MMM2(m): 3:16pm On Feb 22, 2013
Op

Just drink some bottles of alcohol undecided

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Re: How Can One Overcome Social Anxiety? by braxjay(m): 3:26pm On Feb 22, 2013
follow this link and i hope it helps. just 8 tips.........



http://www.dumblittleman.com/2012/09/eight-tips-to-decrease-public-speaking.html

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Re: How Can One Overcome Social Anxiety? by gerrrard: 3:28pm On Feb 22, 2013
Koolking:

You are quick to call someone who needs info, who share a problem a learner. For Christ sake, NL is a public forum where info, ideas, problems are shared. Info on Google aren't they being put up by human like - you and I? I bet if you Google this particular discussion, you will get it on Google. Why are people always seeing Google as the only infopaedia, limiting their source of knowledge to Google? Nawooo for some people in this 21 century.

To the op, I used to have the problem of facing crowd. Pick your words wisely and talk nicely, you may rehearse before mounting the stump. Exude confidence, go out and kill your giant - fear.
Thank you my brother. some people talk and think later.
Re: How Can One Overcome Social Anxiety? by pastie(m): 3:31pm On Feb 22, 2013
I always stick to my Alomo when it comes to issue like this.



#Long live federal republic of Alomo
Re: How Can One Overcome Social Anxiety? by simongonner: 3:32pm On Feb 22, 2013
smoke some weed
Re: How Can One Overcome Social Anxiety? by tefund(m): 3:33pm On Feb 22, 2013
sitasie :
hey people, come on,let's share our anxiety experiences and how best we can help those wth extreme symptoms like shaking voice, shaking hands, sweating etc.
personally I rather lie still and quiet in the casket than stand before a congregation to read my biography on my burial day.

do the same thing you fear
Re: How Can One Overcome Social Anxiety? by Bryancrox(m): 3:40pm On Feb 22, 2013
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Re: How Can One Overcome Social Anxiety? by Nobody: 3:40pm On Feb 22, 2013
salt 1: Pick just one face in your audience. Look that person straight in the eyes and smile. S/he will smile back and your anxiety will dissipate.

I do a lot of public speaking and it always works
GBAM!!

Start by using a face you're most familiar with and look at the person while presenting. Use that person as your focal point and slowly move to other faces.

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Re: How Can One Overcome Social Anxiety? by Wallie(m): 3:41pm On Feb 22, 2013
Anxiety is not always a bad thing only when it becomes paralyzing! I think it keeps you on your toes. smiley Even well known public speakers/performers get nervous at times but the key is knowing how to use it to your advantage.

1. Rehearse the material well in advance beforehand so that you become really comfortable with it.
2. The more comfortable you are on a subject, the easier it is to overcome your initial nervousness once you start talking.
3. Lastly, relax and just let it flow because you’ve rehearsed the same speech a 1000 times before and you should be able to just go into auto-drive.
Re: How Can One Overcome Social Anxiety? by Temismith(f): 3:47pm On Feb 22, 2013
Let me phone a friend.....
Re: How Can One Overcome Social Anxiety? by infolpf: 3:51pm On Feb 22, 2013
Here's what works for me - I just imagine everyone in front of me is butt n.a.k.ed or sitting on a toilet pooing. Not in a s.e.xual way, for the dirty minded, but in a way that humanizes them, makes the situation (and the person) less intimidating, even amusing. Makes me smile, relaxes me, helps me find my sense of humor.

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Re: How Can One Overcome Social Anxiety? by dayotheone(m): 4:03pm On Feb 22, 2013
Firstly , i would like to inform you that everyone are afraid of facing the crowd but the ability to overcome it, is the strength of many nw....the first time i wanted to defend my undergraduate project i was afraid of facing the crowd but this are the ways i overcome it;
1. I understand the reason for my fears like, am afraid of failing, maybe due to some weakness (e.g. Stammering) ( cos many are afraid of the unknown)
2. Am i 100percent prepared for the audiences( prepare myself by standing infront of a mirror or friends for a pre-defense.
3.dress confidently , dressing also have a way of making you fill confident....hint; dress like a boss
4. Lastly; Be confident, speak as if no if u are the boss , speak as if u are to back-up ur nation,because if you can do it infront of your friends perfectly , then you have the ability to stand infront of them.
Think about wat you are going to say alone, speak slow and steady. And God by yourself you will successed.

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