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Avoiding a Panic Attack and Public Speaking
By Mike Jerry
Many people associate a panic attack and public speaking. They usually have
had an anxiety-producing public speaking experience. They may test that past
memory of public speaking again, but often the same anxiety reaction results.
People who have to speak publicly on a frequent basis and suffer from panic
attacks are always searching for a panic attack remedy.
Amber's Story
Amber had many risk factors for panic attacks when she entered high school. Her
mother had a history of anxiety as well as her older brother. Amber was
successfully able to avoid a speech class until her final semester of school. In
order to graduate, she was going to have to take speech.
Although she had never received a diagnosis of panic attacks or an anxiety
disorder, Amber had always dreaded taking a public speaking class. Just the idea
of standing up in front of a class of her peers caused Amber to feel dizzy and
nauseous.
When Amber walked into her first day of class, the teacher could see how nervous
she was. He came up to Amber after class and discussed her obvious discomfort
with this public speaking class. Amber discussed her physical reaction to having
to speak in front of her peers. She explained to her teacher how she was:
* Extremely Anxious
* Dizzy
* Nauseous
* Short of Breath
Amber's teacher recommended that she visit with the school counselor before
their next class meeting. Amber was embarrassed by her reaction and was even
more anxious about having to meet with the school counselor, but she knew that
she was not going to be able to graduate if she could not figure out some way to
get through this class.
The school counselor was very familiar with the signs of a
panic attack and especially with
students feeling uncomfortable about speaking in front of their friends. To help
Amber get through her next day of speech class the counselor recommended that
Amber stand up in front of her family every time she wanted to talk that
evening.
So Amber told her family what she was trying to do to help get over her fear of
public speaking. At dinner, Amber stood up every time she asked to have an item
passed to her. Before bed, Amber stood in front of her parents and brothers and
did a pretend speech.
Although speaking in front of her family was a lot different than speaking in
front of her peers, it did help her get through the next day of class without
having a full blown panic attack. Amber was extremely uncomfortable during her
speech class but was able to focus and get through the class.
As the semester continued on, Amber asked some of her friends to come to her
house the night before she had a big speech due. She would then practice her
speech on her close friends and family until she was able to get through it
without an extreme amount of anxiety.
The technique Amber used to overcome her panic attacks is called systematic
desensitization and is one of the most widely used remedies for people suffering
from panic attacks.
About the Author
Helping and informing people who are seeking an
anxiety attack remedy is our commitment to all those experiencing the
effects of this challenging malady. For beneficial tips, articles and other information
sources please visit us at Panic
Attack Remedy.
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