How do I get over stage fright???

Tomorrow I am going to be accepting an award for doing good in school. Everyone who will be getting an award will have to walk across this huge stage. I'm terrified of that! I don't have say anything, but still, I'm very nervous. I have very bad stage fright. I know it may not seem that bad, but to me it's a huge deal. I usually don't have a problem doing speechs in class, but now I'm having to walk infront of 610 people. I start shaking real bad, and I sweat everywhere. Just thinking about walking up there makes me nervous. What if I fall? What if everyone can see me blushing and they start to laugh? What if my pants fall down?!?

I'm going to throw-up just thinking about it.

Help!?

Thanks,
Kadey

I'm sorry!! I cant help at all, because I have the exact same problem. I used to skip school on days that I knew I had to talk in front of the class! Or I'd just not the work at all, so the teacher couldnt make present it.

I used to do that too. I would have done it this time, but the school actually called my parents to tell them I was getting an award and invited them to come. Now I have to go.

I used to do plays annd i couple years i had to sing in front of a bunch of people. what really helps is you dont look anybody in the eye. or you just focus on one thing and concentrate on keeping your eyes there the whole time you're on stage. at least thats what works for me

I know exactly how you feel. At my high school graduation, I was terrified. I am a nervous person anyway and the gymnasium was packed. I just looked straight ahead and tried not to look around because I knew I would be even more scared. I did the same thing at my wedding. Even though it was family and friends I was so nervous so I just looked at my husband and didn't look around and it helped calm my nerves. Hope this helps!