Comments on: Facing Your Fears the Right Way

By: Spoon Rest

Spoon Rest — Tue, 21 Dec 2010 18:24:22 +0000

i think that everyone have a fear of public speaking in one way or another `-`

By: Eduard

Eduard — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 20:34:36 +0000

Hey Lynne,

That word by itself says quite enough: shocking. I can’t think of anything that truly works like that, accepting restarting a heart sometimes

By: Eduard

Eduard — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 20:22:58 +0000

I know the feeling. But I also know the feeling of being thrilled while speaking to an audience.

By: Lynne Q

Lynne Q — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 15:50:04 +0000

Good point. “Shocking” your fear is not the way to go. I believe in doing things slowly but more for long term. Just like memorizing stuff, when you memorize quickly, you forget easily. I myself have a fear of speaking in public, I can’t imagine myself in a situation where you will get more afraid. I’d rather build my confidence slowly.
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By: Dominic Gonzales

Dominic Gonzales — Sun, 23 May 2010 17:28:31 +0000

i remember when i was still in high school, i always fear public speaking engagments.’”-

By: Eduard

Eduard — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 09:18:42 +0000

@Dan – thanks for pointing out the importance of giving it time. This is an important condition in all personal development.

@Tim – glad you like it.

By: Tim Ackerman

Tim Ackerman — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 01:53:29 +0000

Great and informative post!

Indeed public speaking fears can be overcome.

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Steve’s Sunday Selections for February 7th 2010 | Steve Scott Site — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 14:00:36 +0000

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By: Dan @ Anxiety Support Network

Dan @ Anxiety Support Network — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 22:14:32 +0000

As a social anxiety disorder sufferer, I can say that facing fear is something I have to do a lot of. Gradual exposure and using the right internal tools is the right thing to do, but I would also add that it is important to give it time. It is impossible to solve your fear of public speaking, or whatever it is, in a couple weeks. If you give it time, hard work, and work on changing your thinking, you can overcome any fear.

By: Eduard

Eduard — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 08:27:11 +0000

@Lana – you are very welcome

@Marc – thanks for your insights. I think in general, social anxieties require the king of approach I’m talking about: gradual and combined.

@aDeeb – yeeees!