How does speech anxiety differ from communication apprehension? What are some strategies you can employ to help you manage speech anxiety?

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- Speech anxiety is the fear or apprehension experienced before, during, or after a public speaking situation. Speech anxiety is different from communication apprehension, which is more of a general predisposition to be anxious in a variety of communication situations (the two are certainly related).
- Strategies for managing speech anxiety include:
* Know you are not alone.
* Be prepared.
* Be informed (about audience and surroundings)
* Think positively
* Practice
* Don't give up
* Systematic desensitization
* Meditation

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