r/glossophobia
414 members
r/glossophobia is a subreddit with 414 members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and pain & anger, and the community frequently discusses public speaking, anxiety, stage fright, fear, and toastmasters.
Glossophobia or speech anxiety is the fear of public speaking or of speaking in general. The word glossophobia comes from the Greek γλῶσσα glōssa, meaning tongue, and φόβος phobos, fear or dread. Many people only have this fear, while others may also have social phobia or social anxiety disorder.
Popular Themes in r/glossophobia
#1
Advice Requests
: "Public speaking anxiety at work...help!"
7 posts
#2
Pain & Anger
: "I feel like regular people don’t understand the severity of this."
3 posts
#3
Solution Requests
: "New tool which can help to overcome speech anxiety"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/glossophobia
#1
Public Speaking
: "Public Speaking and social anxiety help"
17 posts
#2
Anxiety
: "Public speaking and social Anxiety help"
11 posts
#3
Stage Fright
: "Can I please get responses from those with Stage Fright (glossophobia) on what motivates you to go on stage even though you have this fear?"
7 posts
#4
Fear
: "Fearful speaker"
4 posts
#5
Toastmasters
: "If you haven't heard of Toastmasters, it's worth checking out"
1 post
#6
Medicinal Options
: "[Discussion] When is it time to seek Medicinal Options?"
1 post
Member Growth in r/glossophobia
Yearly
+18 members(4.5%)
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Last updated: June 26, 2026