postr/StutterJanuary 14, 2025

Did a presentation today, did not go as planned. I hate them.

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Did a presentation today, did not go as planned. I hate them. Hello everyone. So today I had a short presentation. I was very nervous. I tried to prepare ahead but it just didn't go as planned. I struggled. Overall I'm happy that I managed to overcome my fears, but... with that said, was it really worth it? I hate public speaking. I always try to avoid it if I can. It drains so much out of me. For instance, for today I only had to talk around 2 minutes in front of 10 people. Still, I was nervous all week. So yeah, I'm not being honest If I say that I will continue to do so in the future. It's not that I'm "hiding". I'm pushing myself in other areas, socializing more and, for example, talking in class when I have a doubt. But I just hate having to talk alone in front of everyone. Maybe I'm hiding my stutter after all. And what of it? I don't care.

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Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience

Subthemes

Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentOverthinking & MonitoringAnxiety & Social Judgment

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public_speakingemotional_state