I need some tips on dealing with social anxiety!?

Question

I'm going to a pretty big party tonight and Im hella nervous pls help.

Answer 1

Relax, take a deep breath. Know that you are fabulous.
Smile often and don't say much (people will think you are 'deep') and this will help YOU feel like you are NOT saying anything stupid (you won't say anything stupid but you might FEEL like you are). Hold a soda in your hand (it gives you something to do with your hands). Try exposing yourself to small groups of the party first and then work into the larger crowd....baby steps. :)
We love you Leibchen, you will be ok.....

Answer 2

when you get dressed put on your pretend bonnet as well, If this is a big party and only a few know you , then pretend you are a confident secure person, Who is going to stand there, and say I know you ,you are a insignificant little thing that doesn't belong here, NO ONE. Fake it until you make it true. do not be arrogant and a know it all, but be pleasant cordial, and smile like you are enjoying your self. People believe what they see, and if you believe it it can happen

Answer 3

i suffered with social anxiety through about 12-15 years old, as a young man i felt insignificant and powerless, i started body building, reading literature, saying yes to oppurtunity over powering my own thoughts and improving myself in every aspect i could, it worked out fine i became a kind of protector of the weak intelligent kids against the chavs/jocks and was the largest person in the school including the teachers, i felt significant and like people had to prove themselves to me rather than them proving themselves to me, analyse the content of the situation you feel shy and work out what triggers it and evolve it purposely gert into the situation and over come it. hope this helps, also another little trick i found might not work for everyone, energy drink stop me from feeling embarassed it was kinda weird similar to being drunk and yet mentally aware it really help i had a litre of it a day, not the healthiest option though

Answer 4

Tell yourself over and over that you are great. There will not be anyone there that is better than you because we are all the same in God's eyes. Take a deep breath and walk in like you are the queen of the world. You will do great. Have fun

Answer 5

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Answer 6

try some deep breaths... that always helps me.
also... though it shouldn't be a permanent crutch... just have a couple of drinks.
Just try to shake your nerves, don't focus on them. Focus on the fact that you're gonna have fun. Look your best. Be confident, and party on!

Answer 7

remember the people aren't going to the party to stare at you the entire time. in fact most people probably won't say or think twice about you.....just block them out and try to focus on just haning with your friends

Answer 8

just be yourself, hang out with some friends. just loosen up and have a good time. obviously your liked or you wouldn't be going, so just go with the flow and party!

Answer 9

Stop dwelling on the reasons why people should'nt like you.

Answer 10

Take a pill. Or just start pounding some drinks BEFORE you get there.