Any tips how to not panic on date?

I have given up several possible good guys or dates due to fear. I feel like an imposter..they may see my outer shell of being light or laid back, but they dont know the extent anxiety has had in my life. I feel I'll be letting them down when they find out. How can I feel good on a date when I am not offering a whole person? Any tips on how not to panic on a date, thinking Im not enough? I fear Ill get so nervous I will have to leave🥺

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Iwillwait · M

You are a whole person. Just take a risk and reap the rewards.

Coralmist · 41-45, F

@Iwillwait Ty so much. I guess I feel, what am I really offering if half the time I may need to decline a guys invite to fun outings (due to anxiety. 😟)? But I do offer kindness and compassion. Its hard to think its enough.

Iwillwait · M

@Coralmist I understand. I feel like that too.