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Jeric asked in Social SciencePsychology · 9 years ago

How to get rid of shyness?

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.

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  • Anonymous
    9 years ago
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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)

  • 9 years ago

    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.

    Source(s): I study psychology
  • 9 years ago

    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.

    Source(s): Social knowledge.
  • Anonymous
    9 years ago

    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.

    Source(s): Honesty
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  • 9 years ago

    Its because your thinking about it, stop thinking and just talk. just look at someone and say whatever comes to mind

  • 9 years ago

    Just be yourself and try humor, that usually works...

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