How can I get rid of shyness?

Question

I've tried to get rid of my shyness for a few years, but with no result! Do you know any ways for me to get rid of this shyness? I can't stand this anymore! It's making my life awful! I hate being shy! But what can I do? Do you know any solution? I heard of a medicine that may treat this, but I don't know... this may be the only solution I have... What do you think?

Answer 1

This is a tough one for me, cause I'm not very shy. But check out this web site (haven't read through it but) it might help.
http://www.shakeyourshyness.com/

Answer 2

No medicine for you. You need to just be your self. Period. Many shy people are just afraid to express themselves because of what others might think. I have a proposition for you, though,,,, If anyone rejects your personality in any way, then you have all the rights to blame it on me, ok?

Live it up, you only get this chance once.

You have proven to be a social person by writing this question, so the only thing inhibiting you is yourself. Take this small chance....talk to the next person you are waiting in line with. Ask them where they were born.....you will find out about them before you know it and the key is to keep asking questions if you get afraid....people are more than happy telling about themselves. Keep eye contact, or if that is dificult, focus on their nose (people cant notice the difference, and it seems it is eye contact.) Above else, smile. Nothing invites a smile, like a smile.

I hope this helps, and yes, I WAS shy once. I went to counseling and found that people are not so much different from each other except from what they like, and that is not something to hold against someone.

Please email me if you need someone to help you or coach you, ok? [e-mail] make the subject as shyness so I don't just delete it, ok

Answer 3

It's natural, y'know, to be a bit shy of strangers. If we weren't, we would have died out as a species long ago. But I meant to write this the other day when I read your response to Daoie's question on shyness that debilitating shyness and awkward shyness are different things. Your personality is probably just fine. No crime in being an introvert, or socially withdrawn, and you don't scare people away with your personality (or no one would invite you bowling), and you don't show up here as El Chango one day and Tara J the next. But you probably should not be feeling physically ill around crowds of strangers or social situations. If your heart is a poundin' like you're expecting a bomb to go off on a regular basis just because you're in a room with other people- well that might be worth checking out. (emphasize regular basis) Shyness in general can be solved by confidence building exercises, but its always worth checking out things that cause physical pain.

Answer 4

Practice, find a situation where if the people don't like you you wont care, doing even this will be hard to shy people but if you can do it once, you can do it again and again, until you start feeling more and more comfertable.

And when you have an oppertunity to go out with friends, take it, even if you don't know them that well and are worried about making a bad impression. Even if you think you would have more fun at home by yourself that night, go out anyway.

Answer 5

I used to be shy too so I can relate to you.
You can overcome it by considering these:
1.We are all created equally by GOD's perfect
standard.
2.What people say or think about you are not very important, they are not the JUDGE.
3.Do everything you can to take care of your well-being.Take care of your looks.Be clean,have nice smell,hair,etc.
4.Read the bible.A daily dose of GOD's WORD takes shyness away!

Answer 6

Shyness is a blessing.
In time, as you feel more confident with life in general, you will lose it.
Confidence will come when you achieve somethings, such as good grades, athletic skills, leadership abilities, show talent in the arts etc

Answer 7

No, my dear. Medicine and pills won't do the trick. Just go forth and be bold. Wear bright colors if you have to (at least no one will ignore a lady with a red hat). Laugh and be merry, and you may actually forget your fears.

Answer 8

Insult yourself, that's what I do, it makes people laugh, and nobody is offended, Example : When you're a min late walking in to work, say.... Sorry I'm late, I'm so slow that it takes me an hour and a half, to watch "60 MINUTES" !

"HUH, my CAR ? Just once I'd like someone to pass me on the road without pointing to one of my wheels"

"me cook ? I'm a world renown chef in 3 continental cuisines, CANNED, FROZEN, AND TAKE OUT !

Answer 9

try to socialize more and the best thing get a dancing lesson, this will remove all your shyness let alone give you a self confidence.
Never take any medication, that will make you addicted to it and be worse after.

Answer 10

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