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[anon94]

Hi, just introducing myself.
I'm 17 and feel severely anxious most of the time. I have a fear of public speaking: I panic so much when I have to speak/present in front of people and I can't read aloud if asked to in class. I'm super worried about starting university this September if I get in because 1) I know they'll definitely make us do presentations and 2) I have no idea if they make you read aloud in tutorials. Sometimes I feel it makes me depressed and I just want to give up everything.

[nomorepanic]

Hi anon94

A huge warm welcome to nmp.

You'll get loads of advice and support here and make some lovely friends along the way.

Best wishes

[pinkdove]

:welcome: anon so sorry you are finding things tough, have you spoke to your gp, they may be able to help you, why not ring them, they can offer you councelling, amongst other things to help you, and you may feel much better before you start uni. hope you enjoy your time here xx

[Stormsky]

Septembers a long way off, so dont start worrying and having fears of that !
you could be feeling completely fine by then....
concentrate on the now.... like said, see your gp if you dont feel better soon.x.