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Nathan asked in Social SciencePsychology · 4 years ago

how to be calm?

Tomorrow i will present in front of 50 people, we are a design group and i feel like and outsider. i dont know if they hate me or not. but i think they know im super awkward and i make them feel uncomfortable, i can see it from their facial expression towards me i can see disgust and they dont want to talk to me even though ive tried to speak to them,i know im anxious all the time but i always tried to be friendly and socialize.

im so scared i feel like i will be hanged tomorrow or i feel like i will get murdered tomorrow... im losing my appetite. i have never had a sucessful presentation all my life.. usually after i presentate/talk in front of many people i feel so bad it feels like they hate me.. the whole room doesnt make a sound, it feels like i have just killed someone and they hate me for that, thats how weird and awkward i am. i cant live likethis any longer.. im so tired of this life... everyday i think about suicide but i still have hope

Update:

everytime i look into people's eyes i get panic suddenly i also cant look at the ceiling or just their hair because my face will look terrified

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  • Anonymous
    4 years ago
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    Since you're using words like "hanged, murdered, suicide", I will show you something that I typed to another Yahoo! Q&A user today. Read this excerpt and think carefully about it:

    /START

    You are making the mistake of equalling "love for yourself" with superficial things like how smart you are, how well you do things, etc. "Like" is more correct than "love" in that context. Learn to love yourself just for existing in the first place. Deciding you don't "love" yourself over superficial things is distorted thinking and how many people end up hurting themselves.

    /END

    As for being calm, don't think too much about what others think. Most times, people aren't very rational so they're unqualified to judge you anyway. Think of others as having insecurities just like you do; think of them as being NAKED if you want to during the presentation! Study the material the day prior, eat well, sleep well, then review quickly a few minutes before the presentation. If you have good time management skills, it helps to calm down your nerves a little when it's time to do the presentation. That makes it easier to get through. Good luck!

  • Anonymous
    4 years ago

    stay out of danger

  • 4 years ago

    Don't overthink it. Have a friend or love one in the group so you can feel more comfortable. Stay strong, stay positive, stay focus

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