is there anything wrong with being nervous at times

i have a nervous disposition and are often nervous in public settings...and the reason i ask is because some people online seem to say negative things about nervousness, like your being weak, inferior or a beta male and that is not the case necessarily....i have a nervous disorder because i deal with ptsd related to violent trauma i suffered in the past, where i was violently attacked in public, due to me having public outbursts.....so i get nervous for totally legit- understandible reasons, nothing to do with inferiority, weakness or a beta male.

any thoughts?

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MarkPaul · 26-30, M

Well, you need to find a way to confront your fear and move on. I know that is easier to say than do especially after a traumatic experience as you describe. But, random strangers will never give you the benefit of the doubt. The best thing to do is to just use each encounter you have as practise to improve and not try to justify your nervousness. Failure is an option as long as you keep moving on to the next encounter. That nervousness is understandable, but it's also holding you back.

Wiseacre · F

@MarkPaul good 1