Glossophobia causes someone to have a lack of confidence while speaking publicly. This causes someone to mess up and make other embarrassing mistakes from feeling nervous and panicky while presenting.
There are many symptoms of stage fright. They include having a dry mouth, trembling or sweaty hands, feeling nauseous, having a fast pulse, having a negative self-image, shaky knees, stuttering, feeling stressed and nervousness.
Do not avoid your fear of public speaking, because avoiding it makes the problem even bigger and more difficult to overcome. If you feel the need to talk to your physician about this problem, your physician may recommend some sedatives or other medication that should be used with caution that will help you relax to reduce the amount of anxiety you feel. Sedatives may include the drugs Xanax, Valium, and Ativan. Many experts agree that planning ahead and being organized are a few of the many things that are helpful. Do not be afraid to get support because you are not alone in this. There are many support groups and non-profit organizations that will help you overcome this condition.
There are many tips that also help you feel more comfortable while performing, speaking or presenting in public. Consider making eye contact with the friendliest looking faces in the audience, because you may find this comforting. If your hands or legs are still trembling, set them in a place where you can grab something to keep them still so that your audience does not see it. If the situation is right, you can even joke about your nervousness to help you overcome it with a smile. Try to sound as confident as you can and remember that the audience may not even notice your nervousness.
Even professional actors experience stage fright. For example, Woody Allen and Al Pacino are two famous actors who have stage fright while doing live TV show interviews. In fact, these two actors rarely do TV interviews.