Anxiety for public speaking

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Asked for Female, 22 Years

I have severe anxiety for public speaking...it has affected my whole life...my hand usually tremors...whenever I am asked to speak something in class my voice gets shaky heart beats fast it feels like I am not able to speak...after few days I will be having a presentation...kindly suggest me something...breathing exercises I have already done...it doesn't work on the spot...please help! I want to give my presentation confidently

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Dr. Sajid Mohammad

Psychiatrist 13 yrs exp Srinagar

Performance anxiety. psychotherapy will help u. Take propanolol sr 40mg half an hour before presentation that will dec ur anxiety. But needs behavioural therapy.

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Dr. Deepthi Saka Neuropsychiatrist 7 yrs exp Bangalore Consult Now · Accepted Answer

Dr. Deepthi Saka

Neuropsychiatrist 7 yrs exp Bangalore

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This is called performance anxiety.. There are some sos medications which cud be used and Therapy to overcome it.. Please consult a Psychiatrist for evaluation and treatment..