I usually write in the GAD thread however I think my dilemma in this instance is more about social anxiety. I am generally ok round people, however when it comes to any sort of interview or public speaking I get terrible nervous. A couple of days ago I was in a meeting at work, there were about 15 people. I had met them all on different occassions. We were asked to introduce ourselves and give a bit of background on our experience. It didn't help that I was last as I kept repeating what I was going to say. My hands went clammy, and when it got to my turn I had totally spaced out, spoke very fast, shook and didn't say as much as I would have liked too. The girl next to me told me I sounded nervous.
In september I am going back to Uni which is going to involves presentations and I am terrified of them. I get soooo nervous. Once was having Spanish Lessons and had to do a presentation in Spanish. I prepared for weeks, but when it got to it I couldn't do it, I made up some excuse about forgetting my materials and never went back to the class.
I need to get over this. Can anyone suggest any handy hints/tips or good books to read. I am not sure what it is that even scares me!
Much thanks