What would be the correct psychological name for people who fear public speaking because of childhood trauma?

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shadowhunt00 asked:


Making a publication on people? afraid to speak publicly, or to infront talking big groups because of one or the other something that has happened in their infancy, or childhood trauma. Making a publication on people? afraid to speak publicly, or to infront talking big groups because of one or the other something that has happened in their infancy, or childhood trauma. I do not need dell'agorafobia. Know what?, But do not help? in my research.

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5 Responses to “What would be the correct psychological name for people who fear public speaking because of childhood trauma?”

  1. Garden by M Says:

    EVERYONE is afraid of public speaking but agoraphobia is fear of crowds….stage fright is a common occurrence.

  2. jenny Says:

    agoraphobia is fear of open places or crowds.

  3. epper1 Says:

    Glossophobia

  4. White lighting Says:

    I think it’s still called stage fright, regardless of the cause… but don’t take my word for it.

  5. thom t Says:

    Someone already mentioned glossophobia:
    Glossophobia or speech anxiety is the fear of public speaking. The word glossophobia comes from the Greek ?????? gl?ssa, meaning tongue, and ????? phobos, …
    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glossophobia – 22k
    One way to overcome it is to join Toastmasters; they are all over the world, and you learn to speak among a friendly and helpful group.

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