I'm Actually Quite Shy

I'm really starting to hate my shyness more than ever. It has become so bad that I do not have any friends at my new college and I feel overwhelmed and anxious if I dare think of approaching anyone else. I always avoid eye contact while walking to class and I just really hate my life right now. This is pathetic. Being 20 and afraid to communicate with others. To add insult to injury, I'M A COMMUNICATIONS MAJOR!

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janeastin

I had this problem too. I took a bunch of drama classes. I'm still a little shy, but have no hesitation whatsoever starting conversations or getting up in front of groups. It was torture at first (visible shaking, choking on words, hot 'n sweaty) but if you do something over and over again, it becomes easier and less stressful. psychiatrists actually use this kind of "therapy" to treat things phobias or OCD.

janeastin

things *like phobias