Do you have GLOSSOPHOBIA? Find out here!

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Ande Joy 
 
What's your reason for being afraid to speak up on most occasions when you know you should?
 
Is it because you are scared of your opinion being rejected? Or are you insecure? Do you think your opinion might be wrong? Or maybe you just think you'll offend someone by speaking up.
 
Not being able to speak up in public to either defend yourself, give a presentation, or air your opinion is what is termed glossophobia. Glossophobia isn’t a dangerous disease or chronic condition. It is the medical term for the fear of public speaking. Itis a social anxiety disorder. Those affected may experience uncontrollable trembling, sweating, and a racing heartbeat. They may also have an overwhelming urge to run out of the room or away from the situation that is causing them stress.
 
If you've ever found yourself in this situation, then you just might have glossophobia. The good news, though, is that you can overcome your fear of speaking in public. Many people have done it, so I'm sure you can too.
 
There are different stages of glossophobia that can be treated in different ways. For people with extreme cases, those who find their normal lives disrupted by the disorder, psychotherapy is a great option for treating glossophobia. This involves speaking with a therapist to help you identify the root cause of your anxiety.
 
Mild cases of glossophobia can be overcome through other strategies, like taking a public speaking class or workshop. Whenever your fight or flight instincts are triggered, you can try relaxation techniques such as deep breathing or meditation. Taking determined steps to also practice your public speaking can help a lot too. You can also seek help from your friends or stand in front of your mirror and speak if it makes you more comfortable.
 
Glossophobia can become crippling and detrimental to your chances of living a normal life if you let it escalate. You don't always have to keep quiet or shy away from speaking publicly; you can overcome glossophobia. 
 
Ande Joy Oluwakemi

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