I remember when I was little I was not afraid to talk to anyone. I would even try to get with a girl. Now I'm very awkward and it's hard for me to socialize with new people. I think it's because I'm afraid to embarrass myself. I've had many embarrassments throughout my life and I guess the memories are just constantly running through my head. People even say I look scared all the time but I'm not.
Anonymous
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Look up social anxiety. I used to have it, and I was just like you are now. You may have a mild form of it, and would be best treated by CBT (i.e. a psychologist)
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Write these these affirmations out for 2 months straight as much as you can (like you would do for a homework assignment/studying for school), do NOT miss any days. Even if you don't believe them at first keep doing it & you will notice a change
I am confident and relaxed in all situations.
I am always calm, courageous, & sociable.
I love & accept myself for who I am.
Djay
Just try to be more outgoing. Start by talking to new people in your school or job. Soon being outgoing will become second nature to you.
Anonymous
Its just a feeling, you'll get over it. Besides, that's one of the major issues with people, needing acceptance from outside of themselves.
htrever32
Its because your thinking about it, stop thinking and just talk. just look at someone and say whatever comes to mind