Emotion: nervousness
Problem: academic pressure
Situation: I have a presentation to give to my class and I have a phobia of speaking in public.

assistant: Hi. How are you feeling tonight?

user: not so great

assistant: I am sorry to hear that! What seems to be bothering you?

user: I have a real fear of public speaking and I am in a college class that requires me to do this in a large group relatively soon

assistant: I can understand your anxiety. I hate public speaking too. Is this a required class?

user: Yes i am taking the class this semester and my presentation is due next week have you done any public speaking

assistant: Only required in high school luckily in college I didn't have to do public speaking . What is your major ? I mean it sounds like this is a part of your major Either way it is EXTREMELY stressful and I would hate it

user: I am a psychology major and while i am great at interacting with others to help them through thier feelings and any problems or difficulties that may be facing, this one is just different for me.

assistant: I can tell this is challenging for you. May I suggest talking with your professor maybe you could pre record your speech and play it instead of actually doing it? Or maybe practicing with some friends or collegues and seeing if they would help you not be so nervous

user: I do not really have any friends I am online student and the presentation is being held on campus at the university and there are no other ways around the public speaking

assistant: This is certainly a difficult time and a unique one. How about searching online for speech public speaking tips and or training type videos or even libraries some have online books/videos I would be willing to do a zoom meeting and practice with you if you would like

user: I have done everything I can think of to prepare for this. I have been meditating to try and overcome this fear. I have spoken about my anxiety to my partner and family as well.

assistant: I am sure there are some support groups out there you could search for maybe. Also prayer works if you believe in God as I do!

user: I am not as anxious on video, just mainly in person in crowds of peopole

assistant: I understand better now sorry for the confusion Have you spoken to your doctor for maybe temporary mild anxiety pills or something since you seem to have tried numerous things without much help

user: No problem no need to apologize I used to be on anxity medication but I wanted to get off the medication when I got sober becuase it could lead to a bigger problem for me.

assistant: Yes I completely agree! I am going be honest and not sure how to help you. I will pray for you but I don't know what else to help i am happy to listen and be your friend

user: WOW! I did not expect something like that to come from someone on here Prayer is the best help in the world. Nothing is more effective than prayer!

assistant: Anxiety is a powerful thing and what may work for one person doesn't on another. I truly wish you the best . I would not want to be in your shoes . I honestly HATE public speaking Yes it is and and most people say nothing left to do but pray and reality is that should be the first thing. I have learned through many years and dont go to people houses or jam religion down throats but I am led lately to speak up in general conversation if it comes up

user: It does seem to be one of my biggest fears in the world!. I can say that just the topic of prayer and that being of the heavenly father, this topic has helped to ease my anxiety in the present moment and I am sure that God led me here to the platform this evening just for this conversation with you even though it was simple in nature, you have been very helpful People do not talk like this anymore God and anything related has been taken out of conversations

assistant: Anyways, it is time for me to go to bed. If we were able I would continue to talk to you and pray but as we can't I wish you all the best . Since you are in college you have your entire life ahead of you I hope. Covid is temporary and this too shall pass. See you in heaven one day I hope . Goodnight and God bless.

user: Thank you for your time! I will be praying for you as well!

assistant: I too believe it as well. and you are right no one talks about it but it should be but it is easier for me with Covid since covid brings up death alot. you are welcome and Keep safe and God did not give us a fearful mind but ... I don't remember all of it but you could google it .. something sound mind and Satan will use fear to get us

user: God does not give us the spirit of fear is I beleive what you were referring to and you 100% correct GOD BLESS!