How can I be more be more articulate?

ok basically i have a problem with speaking & getting my words to flow natural. I hate it because when im thinking, i can usually think of some clever and compelling opinions, but its when someone asks me "what do you think, gary?" and they put me on the spot, i get nervous and i have a bunch of things running through my head and its like they all wanna come out at the same time and its just a complete mess. i have had this problem for as long as i can remember and i think its because i have ADD (diagnosed when i was 6). when i go to talk to someone especially people i dont know and am talking to them for the first time on the phone or something, i get nervous & all comes out is verbal vomit and i start with the uhhs and the umms and because im doing the umms and uhhs i become consious of it and makes me MORE inarticulate. It has made me blow a lot of chances for different opportunities in life and luck with girls. also when i leave messages the same thing happens and i blow it. help!

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I force myself to complete crossword puzzles. Which is very against my ADD. I have found this helps with conversation and organizing my thoughts better. If it becomes a problem that interfers with your daily life then you may want to talk to a doctor about medication. This helped me A LOT. But I had to stop taking it when I was pregnant with my daughter. Since then, the crossword puzzles have helped. Good luck.

Buy a dictionary. Look up words that you cannot pronounce and learn to pronounce it correctly. Also, learn a new word everyday.

I have the same problem sometimes...I think it's helpful to slow down when you're responding to someone...there's no need to rush...slow down, and think about what you're going to say.. The trouble is sometimes that you can't focus your attention (what you're calling your ADD). I think it's helpful to practice! imagine being asked a question then respond, slowly and clearly. something is happening during that second after someone asks you a question...

You have to battle your anxiety. ~
Either with a tranquilizer or some alcohol. Once you have done that, you'll be able to do without the drugs (because you'll be aware that it was OK and your fears were ungrounded).
Been there.

If someone asks you about what you think take it as a complement. When others ask your opinion it means that they trust your intelligence and your outlook. They really want your opinion. Tell them what you think. Don't be afraid.

You can always add:

"that is just my opinion, thanks for asking".

If you don't pretend to know everything, people will ask for you opinion even more because they will feel that you will give them an honest opinion and you are not trying to control them. Most of all if people around you ask for you opinion, take it as a compliment. They must think that you are smart and have good answers to their questions.

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