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Getting over my fear of being out?
I've come out to a lot of people in my circle around the end of school this past June, and want everyone to know, but now I'm finding it hard to act out of the closet.
I still cringe at first when I hear about gay topics at places like at school, cannot bring myself to talk about girls and sometimes make a big deal about gay related things.
There are still a few people who have yet to know about my sexuality and I get irrationally anxious if I have to tell them (even those who have explicitly accepted and are okay with other gays). It's almost like I make up homophobia that isn't even there.
I need help learning how to be out of the closet! :)
3 Answers
- 9 years agoFavorite Answer
Just be yourself, if you're gay, be proud! The people in your life who truly care and love you won't look at that as a bad thing. If someone doesn't want to accept the fact that you're gay then they're not someone that needs to be in your life. You should NEVER have to hide who you truly are, just to make someone else happy. Be proud of who you are and forget anyone who doesn't like it.
- ?Lv 49 years ago
You worry too much. Don't worry like that. I know you can't help it, but you have to try. After a while of being in the closet, you just begin not to care. I just broke lose in June and told 1,300 friends on Facebook that I was gay. 267 likes, 200 some comments. That's how much support I surprisingly got. Funny thing is, I didn't even realize it was gay pride month. The same month, I went to one of the biggest gay pride festivals in the US. It was absolutely amazing. But I was sunburnt as hell. Lmao. I know it seems like a lot of people care, but really, gay rights are getting more and more popular each year. Don't worry so much. I have chronic anxiety too and I know it's beyond our control, but maybe try to get some medicine for it. Like Xanax. I hope I helped. (:
- 9 years ago
no one can teach you how to be out of the closet. you have to be comfortable with yourself and your sexuality. just remember to love your self & dont be scared to tell people who you are. your sexual preferences do not change the person you are. those who mind dont matter & those who matter dont mind.
Source(s): Myself :)
