organizations?

[PanicBaby]

hi guys!,. i have a fear of public speaking,. are there any other organizations that would help me?

"ive tried to join toastmasters but they dont have any meetings around my area,.

[alankay]

You could meet with a speech class teacher at a Community College and explain your situation and ask if it would be OK to ask his/her support just "in general" and try some very basic short talks on subjects you know well. This is common and teachers are approached about these things and some are much better then others as this is the most common fear among humans so they often are very understanding. I can tell from first hand experience the anticipatory anxiety you feel before the speech will be worse than giving it. But if you rehearse well on a subject you know well you will pull it off and over time gain confidence as I did. It's still makes me nervous but I know I can do it for sure and that makes all the difference.
You could also check here. http://www.adaa.org/finding-help/getting-support/support-groups
PM me any time. Alankay.

[PanicBaby]

thankyou so much for ur advice! :) what kind of support does the teacher usually give?i mean, will she keep exposing me in giving speeches in front of the class? i dont think i could handle that :000 and do u happen to know any support groups in the philippines? :D