Comments on: How do I overcome my social phobia?

By: brynleigh|bloodfest

brynleigh|bloodfest — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 09:00:59 +0000

start slowly i suggest asking some of the friends you already have to introduce you to some of their friends
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By: eruio4

eruio4 — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 08:29:59 +0000

Think about it this way.
They all have their lives. It’s a natural order of things for people to care more about their lives than yours. The reason those people aren’t embarrassed is b/c they have a life to deal with while you’re sitting there dealing with yourself.
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By: puppylove

puppylove — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 07:51:59 +0000

A good psychologist can help you. Here’s a great website with lots of information on the subject. Best of luck!

http://www.adaa.org/aboutadaa/Introduction.asp
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By: Emmalese

Emmalese — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 07:36:59 +0000

The ability to be able to socialize is a big matter of life. Improving social skills takes quite some effort and confidence. Fightthe shyness. If you haven’t already, then you need to do so.Get involved in conversations! You will never get better if you don’t get involved. It’s the only way to improve.Talk to someone you wouldn’t usually talk to.Build self esteem. You will never succeed if you don’t have the confidence. Be casual around people. People like it when you are interesting.

Why do you feel self conscious? Is it the way you look or the way you think you look? Who is judging you and why do you care about their opinions? Figure out who you’re trying to please and why. What kind of expectations are making you so self conscious? Is everyone around you picture perfect, or are you comparing yourself to airbrushed models in magazines? Have you convinced yourself that no one else has twitches, or flaws, or trips? Stop for a second and turn that self-criticism outwards. No one is perfect, and you’ve never noticed their little quirks before, so why would they pay so much attention to yours? Just feel like there’s no need to worry and always picture yourself like you know you look and feel good in front of others, but don’t think about it too much because it will already be embedded.
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By: factoryy girl

factoryy girl — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 07:24:59 +0000

ahw i know what you mean
don’t worry about being embarrassed, if it happens just brush it off and people won’t reallythink anything of it anymore.
if people talk about you, you’re probably better off without them
try bringing one of two friends with you to some parties, that way worse comes to worse you have someone to talk to, and when you feel comfortable or confident enough just go talk to people
thats what parties are for
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By: Bert R

Bert R — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 07:15:59 +0000

you are wise in one aspect

you are wise in distrusting many people. people in your past have likely been untrustworthy or two faced

you may be trapped in a state of distrusting people who are actually trustworthy. but you may never know for sure

because you have high standards.

you expect only the most noble of intentions regarding you.

which means you are noble, righteous, and close to God.

you win!
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By: Loganimal

Loganimal — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 06:38:59 +0000

Don't be so embarrassed. Just be yourself and don't talk bad about people behind their back, and you should get the same back.
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