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I get really nervous when I talk to people?
Im a 17 year old guy and I don't know why, but I get extremely nervous when talking to people. I can be around a ton of people and feel okay, but something as simple as ordering food makes me really nervous, and I think the cashier can usually tell and it makes them uncomfortable. Like today I bought a backpack for school (Starting my senior year tomorrow woot woot!), and I had to ask the cashier to get it for me from behind the counter and I was so nervous. I don't worry about people judging me and stuff, because honestly I don't know what there is to judge. I mean I take care of myself, I'm healthy weight, I'm 6'2, I wear nice clothes, and I think I'm decent looking (not being arrogant, just making a point). And on top of that, I'm really good at admitting my flaws. I love meeting people, and talking to people when I feel good, but the nervousness just gets the best of me! Somebody help please! I want to be able to enjoy life!
1 Answer
- SteveLv 74 years ago
Something about talking to someone sets off your fight or flight response. You get a shot of adrenalin, to help you do one or the other, but instead of using it to run or clobber the person you become a wreck.
To beat that response, you have to nip it in the bud before the adrenalin is released. Once it is in your bloodstream it's too late.
Try to find out what the threatening cue is, so that you can get to work at killing it fast when it appears.