I Care Way Too Much About What People Think About Me

Does anyone have any advice on dealing with this irrational fear I have? I worry about how others see me ba<x>sed on how I act and what I wear. I don't act like I would with someone I know well, and I don't wear what I think I would like to wear. When I'm with someone I know well, I can be outgoing or fun, but with others I'm quieter than a mouse. I see other guys wearing way better clothes than me ( I dress so plainly) and I sort of get envious. While I may want to wear what someone else is wearing, I get a great fear that someone will be thinking "oh my god he looks terrible in that".
What do you think about all this? :/

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berika1024

I understand your feelings completely, and I feel this way sometimes too, so you're not alone. People may not like how you act or dress, but they may think your confidence in wearing what you want and being who you want is dope. I don't think people care as much as we think they do. I know I'm worried about myself 99% of the time, so I feel as though most people may be on the same selfish boat. Also, life is too freaking short to worry about how others see you. You can never control that. You only get one life and adding this extra stress to it is not helping you live it to the fullest now is it? Best of luck!

MarioT96 · 26-30, M

Thank you!