Today, I had to give a speech but I wasn't prepared. I decided to give it anyway. While giving the speech, I got so nervous I passed out. FML
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Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Today, I had to give presentation at work, for which I'd extensively prepared. However, as soon as I started speaking, I had a sudden panic attack and forgot everything I'd rehearsed. I stumbled through the presentation, feeling the embarrassment steadily grow in front of my colleagues. I almost passed out. FML
Today, I had to give a speech on stage at a local preschool about fire safety. I'm 32 years-old and passed out on stage because I felt extremely nervous and intimidated by a group of 4 year-olds. FML
Today, I tried to break up with my boyfriend. Midway through the speech I'd prepared, I fainted and hit my head against a wall. FML
Today, I had a panic attack while giving a presentation on how to breathe to avoid having panic attacks. FML
Today, I had a big presentation at work and I was feeling really confident. I'd practiced it over and over and I knew it inside out. But when I got up to speak, I realized I had left my notes at home. I ended up winging it and it was a disaster. FML
Today, while giving speech in class, I choked on my own spit and had a coughing fit while everyone stared at me intently. When I finally regained my composure, my teacher told me my time was up and to sit down. I hadn't even got finished the first paragraph. FML
Today, I went to a very important job interview. I was so nervous that I passed out right in front of the interviewer's desk. FML
Today, I got up on stage excited to recite a spoken word piece that I worked on and memorized for about 20 hours, neglecting other obligations like studying for an exam the next day. I blanked out in the middle of the performance in front of hundreds of people. FML
Today, I spent an hour preparing a heartfelt speech for my friend’s wedding. I stood up, got emotional, and promptly fainted, spilling a glass of wine all over myself. FML
Today, I had to give a speech at my sister’s wedding. I spent weeks preparing every word. When it was finally my turn, I stood up to the microphone and froze. Instead of something like, "Congratulations, I’m so happy for you both," I mixed up whatever jokes I'd prepared in my brain, and blurted out, “I’m in love with your husband.” FML
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ToteMagotes 0
You saved yourself from a horrible unprepared speech and I'm sure the fainting was alot more entertaining to the audience. :) Lol.
relyo 0
So I guess the career on Broadway's a no go then?
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Comments (69)
niibee 0
that happened to me
aeliz 0
FYL! I get severe anxiety before giving speeches, so much so that I can see my heart beating in my chest. I get so nervous I can't even remember a word I said when it's over. I feel your pain, OP!
kyliebeatriz08 0
I don't know why it's so hard to give a speech, anyways u should always be prepared for upcoming events so YDI but also FYL since passing out it's one of the worst things that could ever happen while giving a speech
zgpt 0
YDI for locking your knees. If you do, you pass out. If you don't, you don't. Simple.
iNikk 0
deleterious 0
As a debater who competes in extemporaneous and impromptu speaking during forensics season, this is really astounding to me. I suggest dabbling in the aforementioned activities to avoid such occurrences in the future. |:
ummiforget 0
When ever I give speeches my face turns bright red :/
moodyreallyrocks 27
Public speaking! Some people, actually, go to school for many, many years. Iinvest horrendous amounts of dollars to learn to do just that! Tough break OP, hope you are doing fine….