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Mental Health Support

Tobin S.

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4. Thanks for the vote of confidence, Peggy.

Reply to CaliforniaPeggy (Reply #3)

Wed Oct 9, 2013, 07:50 PM

Oct 2013

I looked over the Toastmasters web site that Fumesucker and a few others recommended. That absolutely looks like the way to go, but I think it might have to wait for a bit. I live in a small town and the closest meeting that I can attend is 25 miles away. It would probably be like taking another class at school, one that I'd have to drive for a half hour to get to. My schedule is already pretty full.

Maybe if I get a semester where the work load isn't so heavy I'll be able to give it a shot. I'm going to have to make time for that in the future at some point. I will definitely need those skills if I want to go anywhere with my career and I'm ready to tackle this problem.

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I have a fear of public speaking: glossophobia. (cross post from the lounge) [View all] Tobin S. Oct 2013 OP

Practice in public speaking makes perfect Fumesucker Oct 2013 #1

Thank you. Tobin S. Oct 2013 #2

Most people would rather die than speak in front of a group, my dear Tobin! CaliforniaPeggy Oct 2013 #3

Thanks for the vote of confidence, Peggy. Tobin S. Oct 2013 #4

I've done a little bit over the years postatomic Oct 2013 #5

Absolutely a case of practice makes perfect. Denninmi Oct 2013 #6

are there any improv classes near you? mopinko Oct 2013 #7