I have to do a presentation in front of my class on Wednesday and I’m absolutely terrified. I’ve been having anxiety attacks whenever I’ve tried to write it and I just don’t know what to do, but I know I *can’t* do the speech. What should I do? :(

lilacflames-deactivated20130402 asked: I have to do a presentation in front of my class on Wednesday and I'm absolutely terrified. I've been having anxiety attacks whenever I've tried to write it and I just don't know what to do, but I know I can't do the speech. What should I do? :(

Eek- the worst nightmare! I have some of these coming up for school as well and I’m pretty scared… The best advice I think I can offer is to become really REALLY interested in your topic, even if you have to kid yourself about it until it’s over! Just focus on how DING DANG INTERESTING the topic is that you’re speaking about and try not to think about the people watching. Remember- they all have to do it too, and the sooner you get it over and done with the sooner you can sit down in your chair and watch everyone else struggle. Remember to breathe and speak slowly. Practice in front of a friend first too, it makes it a lot easier. GOOD LUCK!

~~Anxiety Cat xx.