I Don't Have A YouTube Channel....

[PhanGirl1012]

I don't have a YouTube channel. And although I really want to start, I'm not sure it's a good idea for me. You see, I suffer from Selective Mutism, which is an anxiety disorder. I'm very uncomfortable speaking in certain situations, and I'm not sure how it would work out in a channel. I wouldn't be able to speak, which is kinda important on YouTube. I really need some tips and suggestions on what I should do.

 

[GamingRack]

best thing to do is just do it, thats the best advice haha. thing with youtube is you can f***up as many times as you want and it can all be removed with editing and just getting better at it over time

 

[babyteeth4]

Before you set up a channel, just try recording some stuff for yourself with no expectation of an audience. If that goes well, keep going. Soon you'll find out whether YouTubing is for you!

 

[Kate's Adventures]

Have you ever tried to film anything? Nobody has to be around, it can be just you and a camera. You don't have to upload it anywhere, but if this is something you'd like to be able to do someday I suggest at least trying it and watching it back to see what you think.

 

[Lloydo]

Hey there,

I reckon something like YouTube could help your anxiety. Over time you will find yourself getting more and more confident and comfortable with talking in front of a camera or in front of people.

Like mentioned above, you don't even have I post your first few videos, but just do it for practice with talking and with editing, which will definetly come in handy somewhere down the line. On my channel, I have uploaded 8 videos but only two are actually available to watch. This is due to the fact that I personally don't think my videos are off any standard, but if I practice enough then I will certainly make them all public. There is no harm in practice or even just having some fun with it all.

Good luck and kindest regards anyway,

-Lloyd

 

[Geoffrey ω Omega]

Many great pieces of advice here.
You should definitely give it a try, I mean, making videos. Even if it's not for uploading it in the first time on youtube.
That way you could have a look at yourself and develop some hidden confidence.
If you feel like you want to discover more, upload and let the people sees it.
You probably gonna learn a lot from people reactions and interacts with them more comfortably since you are both going to discuss something you like.

Good luck.