commentr/StutterNovember 20, 2020

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I feel you... Since we are online a lot of my schoolwork comes down to oral assessments, presentations and activity... I feel like I can't do all three of them... I had a presentation last week and even though I was prepared when I rehearsed it in my head and I knew exactly what I wanted to say, the words just refused to come out - I was totally blocked. I don't know what's worse, everyone else being silent, probably wondering what the hell is wrong with me or my teacher interrupting every now and then. It's not their fault of course, it's way better than being made fun of. No matter what they do I will still feel uncomfortable. What's even worse is that nearly all the careers I really want require speaking...

Themes

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSchool & Work

Subthemes

Avoidance & SubstitutionAnxiety & Social JudgmentSchool & Academic LifeEmployment & Career

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public_speakingpropositionality