Glossophobia
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Glossophobia is the technical term for a severe fear of public speaking. People with glossophobia experience physical symptoms like a dry mouth, weak voice, shaking body, sweating, blushing and rapid heartbeat when speaking in front of even a small audience. Symptoms also include intense anxiety before or at the thought of speaking to a group, and avoiding events where individuals have to address the group. Glossophobia is one of the most common phobias, affecting as many as 75% of people, though public speaking training through organizations like Toastmasters International can help reduce the fear to a manageable level.
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Glossophobia
- 1. Glossophobia
- 2. GlossophobiaGlossophobia is the technical term given to a severe fear of public speaking. People who suffer from glossophobia tend to freeze in front of any audience, even a couple of people. They find their mouth dries up, their voice is weak and their body starts shaking. They may even sweat, go red and feel their heart thumping rapidly.
- 3. Symptoms of glossophobiaIntense anxiety prior to, or simply at the thought of having to verbally communicate with any group,Avoidance of events which focus the group's attention on individuals in attendance,Physical distress, nausea, or feelings of panic in such circumstances.
- 4. Glossophobiaisone of themostcommonphobiasAs many as 75% people have glossophobia.Some organizations, such as Toastmasters International, and training courses in public speaking may help to reduce the fear to manageable levels.