I truly hate public speaking. The intense emotional upset that accompanies even the thought of a public presentation makes me sick to my stomach, as I imagine what might occur if I forget what to say, trip and fall, or perform some other embarrassing (but highly unlikely) social misstep. Most likely, I can be diagnosed with

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The symptoms described, such as intense emotional upset and fear of embarrassing oneself during public speaking, align with social anxiety, which involves fear of social situations where one might be judged or embarrassed.

I Truly Hate Public Speaking