Help: I have a presentation tomorrow
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Help: I have a presentation tomorrow Hey everyone, I have a group presentation at uni tomorrow and I’ll be speaking for about 2 minutes. I’m extremely nurvous and worried that i might block or stutter a lot, especially that tge prof wil be holding a timer. A bit of background: I’ve had a stutter since I was 4, and over time developed covert stuttering. This year, a professor gave me an accommodation for another presentation (5 min), suggesting i present to her alone and even offered to let me practice reading in front of her, at her office, anytime i'm free. She also offered to supervise my thesis. Just wanted to share this because It’s rare to find someone who understands without judgment and goes out of their way to help. I was really surprised since i didn't expect such warm reaction. I speak almost fluently alone, but interaction triggers my stutter. At this stage, i think it’s mostly related to me having a problem with people. This year specifically, i feel drained, cause we have classes that require participation, and I feel like the "black sheep". I constantly anticipate and worry about the next time i have to speak, then i have go through the awkwardness each time after i stutter and the looks i get. Saddly it gives all the wrong signals about who i am. It’s also frustrating how people often wrongly associate stuttering with being less capable mentally. It's what pushes me many time to choose not to engage socially. Any tips or last-minute advice for managing stress and stuttering during the presentation would be amazing. Aslo i'd love to hear from any fellow students about their "victory stories" with presentations. Thanks!