Hi again Tom...

Regarding your fear of public speaking, I know that you're worried that you'll make a fool out of yourself, but do you, in fact, make a fool out of yourself, or, is the "audience" totally unaware that you are uncomfortable? Do you come across as being normal? Do you sail through after the first few words? Is it only rough on getting started?

Also, if speaking to strangers, etc. causes a headache, do you then have a headache every day?
Does it go away soon after the social encounter or does it hang on for hours?

How often in the average day will you have this kind of anxiety attack where you'll have to speak to strangers or someone in authority, and how do you try to recover from it when it's over? What do you do to make yourself feel better...drink some cold water, go for a walk in fresh air, breathe deeply, etc.?

Snoopy