I Have Social Anxiety

What would you do differently if anxiety did not hold you back?

Have you done anything to push past the fear and go beyond your comfort zone even in the smallest way?

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Serpico · 51-55, M

The first part of the question may be too big an answer.
Second part though.... building an internal and psychological On/Off switch. Going to that gathering? OK flip the On switch and wear that mask of protection. When its over flip it Off. I know it sounds trite but it is what I have used for years. Not allowing your social awkwardness or anxiety to reveal itself and basically being an Actor for a few hours a day.

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Serpico · 51-55, M

@Ladyred And therein lies the reason for social anxiety... the more intuitive folks tend to be this way because the impulses are always coming at them so strong it leads to wanting to avoid it.

Ladyred · 46-50, F

@Serpico I do believe that these things are a contributing factor, although I must say knowledge is truly half the battle. Knowing I am sensitive in this way I can prepare for it ahead of time. However, the root of my social anxiety is found in some of my earliest posts here.

Serpico · 51-55, M

@Ladyred Intuitiveness does contribute heavily.... I will have to dig into your earlier posts and see what you mean...

Holdontothefire · 26-30, M

Meet more people. More effectively reach my goals..

I find that putting myself in different spaces physically helps me get out of my own head. Then it's a shorter jump to functioning in a legitimately uncomfortable environment.

Ladyred · 46-50, F

@Holdontothefire Yes I think it is important to acknowledge that which we ARE doing in order to build self-confidence to reach even greater heights.(;

Holdontothefire · 26-30, M

@Ladyred definitely 🙂

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Ladyred · 46-50, F

@Pianist1234 I've never heard it said that way. Thank you...(;

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therighttothink50 · 56-60, M

I would be more honest, i would go outside the box with people i trust more.

Ladyred · 46-50, F

@therighttothink50 A hard ask, but I respect your bravery..(;

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