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Nyan Min Lu (Luke)
Ms. Sharon Stranahan
ESL455-01
Assignment Name - Writing Assignment #1 Final
Date: 5/7/2024
Fear of speaking in public
When I was young I had a fear of speaking in public which is “Agoraphobia”. Thought of this
anxiety made me feel sick to my stomach. Even in giving presentations in class or speaking up in
a group, I was frozen and hesitant to speak . I felt like everyone was judging and I was afraid of
saying something stupid and my voice would often shrink and my face become red. My
expression feels demeaning because it reflects the dread of persistence that I have experienced in
my life. This fear held me back in school and my social life. After , when I reached eighteen I
started to feel that I didn’t want to control my life forever. So, I decided to overcome it, and I
didn't believe to myself that I wasn't suffering from a fear of disorder. . That was my life
changing point where I came to feel that I am the best and have more confidence in myself. I
started practicing speaking in front of a mirror at home or even in research on youtube. Then, I
pushed myself to speak up in class, even though it made me hesitate , I tried to embrace and it
after each time I did it and it got easier. Moreover , I also tried to focus on the positives and
always made me feel productive .At last, I reminded myself that everyone gets nervous
sometimes and that is normal for everyone. I even started to see public speaking as a chance to
share my ideas and connect with others after that my fear faded away . Now, I still get nervous
but I put myself to the best of my ability and this doesn’t control me like it used to. I’ve learned
that facing your fears is the best way to overcome them, and I’m proud of how far I’ve reached
to my top position.
