intimidated and quiet

[momtojosh]

not sure if thats the correct choice of words but let me try to explain..

yesterday in class the prof went thru the class list and called out names to answer questions...we had to read a case and come up with nursing diagnoses...so when it came to me we had a few and he asked me about this one and asked if it was a risk for or actual....i said risk and that was wrong..and the thing was i knew it was actual....i get so nervous when i have to talk in front of the whole class...i can feel the anxiety start when he says he is going to call on you and not to worry you are amongst frineds....i am 50 and have been like this my whole life....i am a LPN now and can talk to clients and family with NO problems...but when it comes to doing a skill that i do all the time in front of a prof i mess up and i cant even say the steps while doing it....HELP

[gatoraims RN]

I also have the same problem. My face turns bright red and I slur my words. Try taking a deep breath. Lucky most instructors know that people have anxiety when speak in large crowds. Take your time, take a deep breath or two, and then answer. Usually that helps me.

[Sharon7RN]

I am the same way too. I do have slight social anxiety but only when I know all attention is on me and I have to speak, that's the worse! I have been doing pretty good so far in school-almost done, 5 months to go, but this quarter I have 5 more presentations to do! One coming up is at a mental health facility. I have to be prepared and really focus on what I'm talking about and getting everyone involved or I over think it! I can feel my heart rate go up, my face turns red, and my neck gets all blotchy-very annoying. If I could at least control the outward manifestations I would be OK. If I know I am going to be in a situation where all eyes are on me, I will take Hyland's Nerve Tonic before hand and I feel much more calm! At least you know your not alone!