Confidence, speech problems, help?

Question

Ok so currently I'm having problems giving speeches in class, I have a panic disorder and am in depression, this doesn't help. Basically my hands shake very badly and I trip on my words. School is starting up and I really don't want to go through this again. Any tips?

Answer 1

I assume you have an ipod, so on itunes store there is an audio book called "Be super confident in 30 minutes" its only about 4 dollars. it helped me alot, I get a little freaked out with public speaking.

Answer 2

breathing excerszing before school

this helps me ALOT

inhale for 5 seconds in your tummy and hold for 5 sec. and exhale for 6 seconds. do that 2 times and inhale and exhale normally once and start again.  do this for 5 minutes everyday for two weeks and you'll start doing automatically when your nervous

i take medication for this. but even with medication you'll always have your anxiety

Answer 3

Go see a doctor and let him put you on some medication for your anxiety and panic attacks.  I am on Klonopin and Prozac and they are all but gone now.  I am outgoing, not shy, and fun.

If you need to talk, you can always e-mail me too, as I know what you are going through.

Answer 4

For speeches - memorise what you are going to say, which means practicing your speech at home in front of the mirror out loud so that you can hear what you are saying and can see what you look like when you emphasize any words.  Make sure that you practice your speech at least 6 times before you try to do it again without looking at your notes so much.