Social phobia,shyness..maybe ruining my life.?

Question

I'm a 17 year old senior.

This will be my last year in High school.Today the first day of school went alright.For the past 5 years or so I've been suffering from feeling so uncomfortable in social situations.Due to this I have lacked from meeting new people,being in a relationship and mainly speaking in public.Last year for my Junior Year I had to do a presentation,and I had a very shaky voice and I was shaking terribly.I felt so bad,this depresses me so bad.So year after year I've been telling my self I'll improve this,cause all my close friends know how entertaining and funny I am,but others fails to notice this due to my quietness and shyness.

Today,our English teacher assigned us to do this presentation on Friday and I feel like I'm going to fail at feeling comfortable and begin to shake and get nervous.I don't know what this is,it can be a verbal thing but then again I get real uncomfortable in large groups,and even in class when the teacher asks a question and i have the correct answer i just stay shut.I speak softly and low with others,but im loud and outgoing with certain people.What should I do?

This is my last year I want to enjoy it being myself,especially since I'm going to be entering college.Can this be because I spend most of my time in my room? I'm not a loner,I just can't handle public situations like speeches in front of the class..and i have one coming up.I just feel so down..

This has kept me away from doing things i love..

Answer 1

Dear Annie  there is an age old technique , for public speaking , you just have to remember it . also you have to remember not to laugh ,so your presentation will not be ruined.. On the other hand laughing is contagious  You might even be the best stand up comic out of your graduating class..

When ever you are confronted by groups of people that make you uneasy and nervous   Just imagine that all those in front of you are naked , and always look above their heads ..

it should help you overcome your fear..  Besides you will get a great laugh out of the whole thing and you will be the life of the party..

Don't forget imagining your teacher naked  .. lol or your boss with his bald head  ..

Any who  Hope that this will help.. It sure does work for most public speakers ..

Take Care