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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Gilgamesh · 31-35, M

Well try and just do as you are doing. Then slowly open up about this problem. That way you will also know if the person is worth it or not

Coralmist · 41-45, F

@Gilgamesh I think if they ditch me, it wont be that they arent good enough for me, but that I really am baggage. 😞

Gilgamesh · 31-35, M

@Coralmist again if its lile that you will know who can handle it. Everyone has baggage. You could always find someone to practice on and learn how to deal with it. Maybe also find someone to talk about the baggage. And then it might not feel that bad