So my mum is taking me along to a primary school to help out in a school fate. Normally I just sit away from everyone and listen to my music but now I have to sell my books. I have to talk to people. I have to talk to primary school children, who are extremely loud. My mum knows I have Social Anxiety (and Seperation Anxiety and GAD) and she was even there when I got the diagnosis. She thinks it will be good for me but as soon as she told me I started hyperventilating and my eyes started to water. I said to her really quickly, "Okay, goodnight, love you" and closed the door on her. I then started sobbing in my pillow and they didn't hear me. It's this Saturday and I really don't know what to do. I know I won't be able to focus and I will most likely be rude to the extroverted schoolkids because of my anxiety. What do I do?!
Don't go lol I'm joking. You can't do that. Your mom is trying to help you by exposure. 👍You can do it. Relax yourself. Talk to yourself positive. They are little kids they won't hurt you. Be confident in yourself. Don't dread it use it as practice. When you speak to them look at a object you can focus on. Imagine they are not there. Imagine you're alone and you're giving a speech. Zone out if you can. I do that always. I focus on something so much I'm not even there no more. I'm in my mind. Good Luck I wish I had more advice but I'm on the same boat.🙏 Everything will go fine and if it doesn't days will pass and you will forget about it. Don't focus on it.
As for me I wouldn't even go to a crowded place. Someone would have to knock me out to go Lol. Why don't you go on YouTube there's Inspirational Speeches. It motivates. You can also check out positive quotes. You can practice before you do the speech. Write it down. Be prepared. Take the letter and read it to them. If you are embarrassed to do so. Try to memorize it or only the things that matter. Wish you Luck.👍💜🙌