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By Anonymous - 02/03/2010 14:45 - United States

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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By Anonymous - 31/03/2023 16:00 - United States - Portland

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

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By buster - 13/02/2009 08:06 - United States

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 intimitated by a group of 4 year olds. FML

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By HelpPlease - 11/02/2016 23:18 - United States - San Francisco

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

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By Anonymous - 11/05/2021 20:01

Today, I had a panic attack while giving a presentation on how to breathe to avoid having panic attacks. FML

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By Anonymous - 28/01/2023 20:00 - United Kingdom - Glasgow

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

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By wheezy - 03/12/2013 17:28 - United States - Bay Springs

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

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By Tiffer27 - 25/01/2016 18:02 - United States

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

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By KJS - 10/03/2010 05:00 - United States

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

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By s13495 - 24/10/2013 15:52 - United Kingdom - Hull

Today, I had my first interview in over a year. I panicked and passed out. FML

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By Anonymous - 15/10/2010 13:03 - United States

Today, I was supposed to present a speech on diabetes. The girl who went first chose the same subject, knowing I'm diabetic and that it was my topic. I went last, so I had to change half of my speech on the spot. I sounded ignorant about my own illness. FML

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ToteMagotes 0

Tuesday 2 March 2010 21:52

You saved yourself from a horrible unprepared speech and I'm sure the fainting was alot more entertaining to the audience. :) Lol.

relyo 0

Tuesday 2 March 2010 20:10

So I guess the career on Broadway's a no go then?

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xHabsfanx 0

Tuesday 2 March 2010 20:59

I hate public speaking as well, but I've never gone as far as passing out. Did you have any breakfast this morning?

brii_g 0

Wednesday 3 March 2010 1:13

passing out from public speaking is most likely from nerves and anxiety. Not necessarily from not eating, even though that would also make sense. Sounds like OP gets anxious when public speaking and this can only get better with practice. :-)

lostfaithinpppl 19

Tuesday 2 March 2010 21:00

Next time prepare.

paigeatsflesh 11

Tuesday 2 March 2010 21:10

haha saddd.

steelersfan241 0

Tuesday 2 March 2010 21:29

FYL, because stage fright sucks

Brave_Sir_Robin 4

Tuesday 2 March 2010 21:38

My fries need salt, if you don't mind?

ToteMagotes 0

Tuesday 2 March 2010 21:52

You saved yourself from a horrible unprepared speech and I'm sure the fainting was alot more entertaining to the audience. :) Lol.

Julianne23 0

Tuesday 2 March 2010 21:58

I always hated giving speeches or debates so i just skipped class that day.... :)

darkmis1 17

Tuesday 2 March 2010 22:06

YDI for not being prepared.

darkmis1 17

Tuesday 2 March 2010 22:09

Wouldn't that give you a bad grade though?

ToteMagotes 0

Tuesday 2 March 2010 22:14

Haha totally, amen for skipping school.

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