Archive for May, 2009

I have a public speaking phobia, how will I feel after taking Lorazepam during a public speaking presentation?

LiLMissSavannA asked:

I was prescribed Lorazepam because I have a very serious phobia toward public speaking. Tomorrow will be the first day I actually try the medication before a presentation. How much time before the presentation do I have to take the pill? Is suppose to help me with high bp, anxiety, and nervousness? How am I supposed to feel during the presentation?

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What is a good topic for public speaking?

thehutch86 asked:

I am having a dilema. I can’t decide on what to give an ‘informative’ speech to my class about in Public Speaking. I have to have a visual that ‘makes a break through’ with the audience. My first incarnation of the speech was going to be about how mass hysteria causes differences in description of encounters with strange creatures like the Jersey Devil of Mothman…

But that’d be too lengthy for a 5-7 minute speach and it doesn’t show how anything would work.

So any suggestions? And we’re being videotaped.

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Any tips/suggestions on overcoming fear of public speaking?

Mary B asked:

Have been delegated to give a presentation at an upcoming forum. I have a tremendous fear of public speaking. Get dry mouth, stutter, racing mind, etc. Any suggestions?

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