Has your fear of flying stopped you going on a holiday/business trip?  Are you so terrified of coming across an insect it stops you enjoying your garden? Maybe your fear of heights or enclosed spaces even stops you from using the glass lift on the outside of your office?  There are too many phobias to mention, from the well-known ones above to the lesser known phobias, such as fear of buttons, fear of toads, fear of thunder and lightning, fear of snow (last December must have been hellish for chionophobes).

There are three main types of phobia:-

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Question by brandycarelli2177: my socially awkward boyfriend is in speech, and needs help overcoming horrible public speaking fears, help?
so yeah, simple… he’s in speech, and has to give a speech in a few days and is beyond terrified. any suggestions to help him overcome this?

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Question by Daniel: Really bad performing anxiety please help?
I’ve had this problem for many years, but over the last 2/3 years it has got much worse. I didn’t think it would last, and I expected it to improve BUT now it’s worse. I do a Graphic Design degree involving a lot of presenting in front of big groups. Over the summer I have not done any presenting and that relieved it for some time, but I feel like this has made coming back difficult, knowing I have to push myself even harder.

But every time I know there is a group discussion, I find the build-up to it so intense. So much that I feel physically sick. It takes over so much that I have missed days off college knowing it is an expectation. For me this is both humiliating and frustrating. I really want to get up there and say what I know is in my head, but the anxiety is like a separate part inside me that’s gone out of control. It makes my mind blank – and that means I will go up there and look ridiculous. I feel like I just can’t relax under these circumstances. Sometimes I can say things, but it is never completely in control. As I know everything is graded that adds to the extent of my anxiety.

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It seems that at some point almost everyone experiences some anxiety about public speaking. Hypnosis can be a useful tool to help many people overcome this fear of speaking in front of an audience, and become relaxed, confident speakers.

Although there are several ways to treat a fear of public speaking, hypnosis is often one of the most successful. Hypnosis deals with the “programming” in your subconscious mind, and can affect changes on a deeper level than we are counsciously aware of. Why is this important?

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Question by Chris R: Would a hypnotist be able to help with public speaking fears?
…As well as nearly uncontrollable nail picking which is making my hands look kinda bad?

How much do they run and do you have to keep going back on a recurring basis?

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Is there a pill that can be prescribed for a day that will alliviate my anxiety? (my doctor already prescribed me zoloft but I havent taken it yet because I want to see how long I can go without needing anything.) Has anyone taken medication and been able to get up in front of the room no problem?

Thanks so much
Thanks, but I am looking for some personal experiences!

FREAKING OUT! Please any tips you can think of. Phobia of public speaking and speech is on friday. Thanks for helping

Please don’t make fun of me.

I am really struggling with this phobia, of speaking on the phone.
I am 21, but can only speak to parents on phone.
Last time i spoke to anyone else i was 15.!!

Everytime i think about speaking on the phone, i have a massive anxiety attack.

I really need help, and advice on what to do.

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I always shake and get nervous, and all cotton-headed when i public speak, what do u guys do to hide your anxiety during public speaking or just any strategies in general so i can do well on my geography current event and practice it correctly…
THANK YOU! <33