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This document discusses overcoming speech anxiety. It identifies common causes of speech nerves like fear of making mistakes, past bad experiences, and feeling the center of attention. It explains that worrisome thoughts are rooted in irrational fears that activate the body's fight or flight response and increase adrenaline. To overcome speech anxiety, the document recommends restructuring worrisome thoughts to positive coping statements, practicing relaxation techniques like deep breathing, and employing tips for public speaking like maintaining eye contact and visualizing success.
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