i am extremly shy.i always feel very uncomfortable around people so i only leave the house to go to school.if i talk to a stranger u can hear the nervousness in my voice.it even feels weird just to stand outside in my yard.i'll be leaving high school soon so i need to be able to communicate more.can any1 give me some advice how to overcome this.
2007-01-19 16:43:09 · 6 answers · asked by shelly 3 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
To overcome this problems,you actually need a lot of practical learning.First of all,after leaving high school,working experience is essential because once you are working,your mind will be broadened as you need to communicate with and meet people from all walks of lives.It will gradually improve your social skills.
In addition you can take part in more youth-related activities.Trying to make more friends who are about the same age as yours to give your live more meaningful and fulfilling as all of us are only young once.Social skills will only be gained when you are willing to step into the society to be forced to learn social skills to cope with the challenges that come from all the way.
2007-01-19 18:39:34 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know what you mean. I have that problem. I am okay with people when I finally get to know them but with people I don't know, I can't even carry on a conversation. Very uncomfortable. I also don't like to be out in my yard where people can see me from the road. Maybe you can talk to your guidance counselor. I have been this way for years and it really keeps me from enjoying life. You are so young. To not be enjoying life, that's a real shame. If you don't seek help now, you may never come out of it and be able to enjoy life. It will keep you from becoming who you want to be. It really is a burden. Very debilitating. I believe it is a mental illness that can be treated. I've never been able to seek help and now that I'm older I figure why bother now. Please, be brave and get some help so you can enjoy life. May God bless you.
2007-01-20 01:02:24 · answer #2 · answered by NORTH WEST 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Your afraid of rejection and you want people to like you. Believe it or not its totally curable... you have to work on yourself. I was like that in high school and then I went to a community college and forced myself to talk to people.. and be the first one to initiate the conversation. Don't try to impress anyone and find something your good at to build your self esteem up... I made so many friends and everyone thinks I'm really outgoing now.. even though I still think of myself as shy. Email me if you want to talk.
2007-01-20 01:01:14 · answer #3 · answered by Jennica 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I have the same problem as you. All my teachers get upset about it and they tell me to speak more. I don't know what to do, but I try to speak at least once in my classes. Maybe you can talk in front of a mirror to help you get used to talking in front of a lot of people?
2007-01-20 00:53:17 · answer #4 · answered by shelthefox 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you will grow out of it - don't talk to strangers
2007-01-20 00:52:39 · answer #5 · answered by hobo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have that sort of thing too
2007-01-20 00:48:23 · answer #6 · answered by kurticus1024 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋