Title: Why Anxiety Causes a Fear of Talking
Headings: Why Anxiety Causes a Fear of Talking
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Why Anxiety Causes a Fear of Talking
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Is Anxiety Keeping You Quiet?
Speech Problems and Incoherency
Mind Goes Blank
Is it Anxiety or Something Else?
Inability to Put Thoughts into Words
Feelings of Inferiority
Fear of Being Judged
What is Your Anxiety Score?
Learning to Change Your Fear and Behavior
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Is it Anxiety or Something Else?
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Content: Feelings of Inferiority
Sometimes we can find ourselves feeling inferior to those around us. This may be caused by inexperience, lack of self-confidence, or being faced with a new or unfamiliar situation. This could lead to feelings of sadness, anger, resentment or embarrassment, and any of those emotions will understandably make you want to be quiet around others. While feeling inferior is a common experience it is also harmful to you. While it is certainly true that others may be better than you at some things, the truth is that everyone has strengths and weaknesses, and even if you are inexperienced or lack self-confidence, you do have something worthwhile to contribute. Try concentrating on the things you value about yourself, or the things you admire about others and it may give you the confidence and motivation that you need to finally speak. Fear of Being Judged
Being judged is the fear that underlies most of the above causes of anxiety. We are constantly told that it doesn't matter what other people think, while simultaneously being told that first impressions are everything. In addition, you know for a fact that the way you perceive others has a huge impact on the way that you interact with them. However, it is important to also consider the fact that other people can surprise you and completely alter the way you think of them simply by saying something you wouldn't have expected from them, suddenly making them seem smarter, friendlier, or more relatable.