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Anxiety while reading
I don't know why I have this anxiety since childhood. Whenever I used to read something in class my voice gets shaky hearts start beating fast and feel like not speaking anything. I am doing my Post graduation now and I still feel the same. I have to give presentations in my PG. Please help me what to do.
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Hello, after knowing your problem, you are facing anxiety disorder.
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It’s only while giving presentations, or even while just interacting with people in general?
It could just be stage fear. Anxiety is common in such situations.
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You should try to incorporate some relaxation techniques in your lifestyle. Especially before presentations. This will ease you out.
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It is called social anxiety. Consultation with a psychiatrist with behavior therapy and of symptoms are severe short term intervention likely would help overcome the symptoms. Good luck
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Hi.. you could be having social anxiety. It can be treated with medicines and therapy.
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Ms. Juhi Parashar
Psychologist
12 yrs exp
Gurgaon
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It sounds like you’ve been struggling with performance anxiety or social anxiety since childhood, and it still affects you during presentations. You’re not alone—many people experience this, and the good news is, you can work on it and improve.
Here’s one useful tip:
Start with a simple exposure exercise: Practice speaking alone first, then record yourself, then practice in front of one friend, and gradually increase your audience size. This step-by-step exposure trains your brain to handle the anxiety in a controlled way.
Along with that, try deep breathing (4-7-8 method) before speaking—
• Inhale for 4 seconds,
• Hold for 7 seconds,
• Exhale for 8 seconds.
This reduces heart rate & shakiness.
If you want to take online therapy sessions, connect with me on nine two six six seven two six zero six five.
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