a friend of mine gets really scared and nervous when he has to read or present in public he stutters and stuff
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i had this fear myself.  i took a public speaking class from a university.  speaking in front of small groups, then building up to larger groups really helped build my confidence.  speaking about something i was truly passionate about helped as well.  i constantly had to force myself to speak at some sort of public function to overcome this fear.  now i emcee large events with ease, because i have done it over and over.   if that doesn't help him, he actually may need to seek help from a professional for possible social anxity disorder.
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i think he is shy and maybe afraid he won't say the right thing
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I know how ya feel it sucks, It's really frustrating. It's really weired. you may stutter to some people and not to others, or some words and not others. And if you change the word, some times you can't say that word and the word you changed it for you can say now. My advice is talk more to people, start with safe environments or people you feel safe with. And who cares if you do stutter, don't hide it. good luck.
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Well I know it's tough. Reading out loud helps but dont read out loud in public. I did that once, BAD EXPERENCE!
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Yes, it is possible to pass out from shock and have hallucinations.  Your friend could also be mentally ill.
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Just take a few deep breaths and realize he is probably just as nervous as you are.  He is just another person, no one to really be afraid of.  And remember, if you say somehting wrong/silly around him, he will probably just chuckle and forget about it and that's all you can do too
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u mite wnt to consider sending him to a group and go with him 4 support or try medical help go to the doctors and just let the doctors tell him wt the dangers are he may get scared of the effects and stp
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Ask why they scared, they may just be shy
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Take a public speaking class. I had really bad anxiety attacks when I had to do this, but after taking a public speaking class I do fine at it!
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my gf oso like that. really scared the hell out of me. the thing is make sure u eat \n& sleep well
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IT COULD BE STRESS OR ANXIETY
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My best girlfriend has this.She can't come to parties or any gatherings because of it.She has been seeing a psycologist and it helps her.Here is more info if you need it. \n\nWhat is social anxiety disorder?\n\nSocial anxiety disorder, also called social phobia, is a psychological condition that causes an overwhelming fear of social situations that require interacting with or performing in front of others. It is different than being shy, introverted, or experiencing the normal anxiety before public speaking—the fear is that you will somehow embarrass yourself with what you say or do in public. Social anxiety disorder causes relentless fear, often beginning days or weeks before an event, and often triggers physical symptoms such as blushing, rapid heartbeat, and difficulty concentrating. Social anxiety disorder significantly impacts a person's daily life. It may even cause withdrawal from social activities and missed work or school. \n\nWhat causes social anxiety disorder?\nAlthough the exact cause of social anxiety is not known, it may run in families either as a genetic factor or as a learned response developed after experiencing a particularly humiliating situation.\n\nWhat are the symptoms of social anxiety disorder?\nSocial anxiety disorder has both emotional and physical symptoms. Emotionally, you may feel anxious, sad, irritable, and easily startled in anticipation of or during a social event. You may worry excessively or fear something bad is going to happen. This anxiety can cause physical symptoms, such as blushing, sweating, shakiness, rapid heartbeat, and difficulty concentrating.\n\nHow is social anxiety disorder diagnosed?\nSocial anxiety disorder is diagnosed based on your history of symptoms, a physical exam, and a mental health assessment, which involves an evaluation of psychological symptoms.\n\nBlood or urine tests may also be done to rule out other medical conditions that can cause similar symptoms (such as an overactive thyroid).\n\nHow is social anxiety disorder treated?\nTreatment of social anxiety disorder includes professional counseling and sometimes medications (such as antidepressants), depending on the degree to which your symptoms are impacting your daily life. Social anxiety disorder can be generalized—meaning you fear most social situations—or your fears may be limited to one or a few social situations. The more social fears you have, the more debilitating the condition, and the more difficult it can be to treat.\n\nSubstance abuse problems or depression often accompanies social anxiety disorder. When other psychological conditions occur with social anxiety disorder, additional treatment is needed for those conditions.
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It could just mean that your shy, or it could mean you have Social Anxiety - the fear of being around a crowd of people, being nervous and feeling paranoid of the people around you.  I have that also.  You want to join in on convo and talk but you get so nervous thinking about what you're going to say that you can't think of anything to say.  You can't be yourself....there is medication for it but I'm not on it.   I try to get over it myself, and so far it's been ok.
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Seems to me like an older stage of ADHD.\nAbout migraines;that is very obvious:take him to a doctor!\nHis behaviour shows a lot of fear for something and he hides it due ignorance and "laugh" because this behaviour makes him forget the fear.
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What I do, is just focus on someone I know, and talk directly to them.  dont read off a paper or anything and remember to shift your eyes around the room while still focusing on that person when u feel nervous.
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maybe it's just a nervous habit, i know a friend like that, try to keep changing the subject.
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Honestly there is no easy fix for this. You just have to put yourself in a situation where you have to talk. If you are really that uncomfortable with it and you are in school consider taking the dreaded speech class. It will force you to get up and talk in front of people. The best way to get over a fear like this is to tackle it. Hope that this helps and I wish you luck!