Congrats on overcoming your anxiety. They say you should find the one thing you are most uncomfortable doing and do it...as you have found out.
I used to be terrified of public speaking. When I got up to speak, it felt like my heart was going to jump out of my chest, and I found it hard to remember what I was going to say. I think I recall reading it's the #1 fear for men.
In my case, it was solved chemically, as I had high blood pressure, and had to go on beta blockers, which prevented the adrenalin rush. Now I just have sweaty palms when I get up to speak.
I do believe though that by doing what you are least inclined to do, the tendency to anxiety gradually wears off, as you gain confidence. As for public speaking, the Toastmaster Organization is a great way to start.
In fact it was eight years ago when I got up enough nerve to make my first post on CP. Someone answered it with "Huh". When I read it after, it was absolutely unintelligible. I do remember some of the posters being very understanding though, and helped me gain the confidence to continue.
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